Weather on May 2
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
50°F
Warmest
2024
73°F avg
Coldest
2023
40°F avg
About This Date
May 2nd in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 50°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 2024 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2023 (40°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 51% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 1.73" of rain. The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 2nd in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77° | 58° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 2024warmest | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2023coldest | 45° | 36° | 40° | 1.14" | — |
| 2022 | 69° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2021 | 78° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2020 | 70° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 2019 | 79° | 61° | 70° | 0.64" | — |
| 2018 | 83° | 54° | 68° | — | — |
| 2017 | 63° | 48° | 55° | 0.3" | — |
| 2016 | 69° | 52° | 60° | 0.15" | — |
| 2015 | 73° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 2014 | 56° | 49° | 52° | — | — |
| 2013 | 77° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2012 | 82° | 59° | 71° | 0.23" | — |
| 2011 | 73° | 50° | 62° | 0.3" | — |
| 2010 | 70° | 65° | 67° | 1.73" | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 50° | 56° | — | — |
| 2008 | 78° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2007 | 72° | 53° | 62° | 0.08" | — |
| 2006 | 74° | 47° | 60° | 0.18" | — |
| 2005 | 51° | 40° | 45° | 0.08" | — |
| 2004 | 75° | 41° | 58° | 0.3" | — |
| 2003 | 69° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 2002 | 78° | 47° | 62° | 0.23" | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 2000 | 63° | 46° | 54° | 0.13" | — |
| 1999 | 76° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 1998 | 60° | 56° | 58° | 0.61" | — |
| 1997 | 65° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1996 | 71° | 40° | 55° | 0.13" | — |
| 1995 | 53° | 46° | 50° | 0.13" | — |
| 1994 | 62° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 1993 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1992 | 73° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 1979 | 74° | 38° | 56° | — | — |
| 1978 | 57° | 34° | 45° | — | — |
| 1977 | 66° | 55° | 61° | 1.04" | — |
| 1976 | 69° | 48° | 59° | 0.56" | — |
| 1975 | 68° | 48° | 58° | — | — |
| 1974 | 66° | 43° | 54° | 0.41" | — |
| 1973 | 73° | 58° | 65° | — | — |
| 1972 | 73° | 60° | 67° | 0.79" | — |
| 1971 | 52° | 42° | 47° | 0.38" | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY