Weather on May 3
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
50°F
Warmest
2012
74°F avg
Coldest
2023
41°F avg
About This Date
May 3rd in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 50°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 2012 (74°F average), while the coldest was 2023 (41°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 56% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 3.05" of rain. The last decade has been 4.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 3rd in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65° | 58° | 61° | 1.14" | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 60° | 72° | 0.2" | — |
| 2023coldest | 47° | 36° | 41° | 0.33" | — |
| 2022 | 77° | 50° | 64° | 3.05" | — |
| 2021 | 69° | 56° | 62° | 1.9" | — |
| 2020 | 74° | 60° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 2019 | 71° | 60° | 66° | 0.36" | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 64° | 74° | 0.23" | — |
| 2017 | 59° | 43° | 51° | 0.03" | — |
| 2016 | 64° | 48° | 56° | — | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 2014 | 62° | 46° | 54° | 0.58" | — |
| 2013 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 2012warmest | 86° | 63° | 74° | 0.66" | — |
| 2011 | 56° | 42° | 49° | 1.32" | — |
| 2010 | 77° | 62° | 70° | 0.79" | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 51° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 2008 | 70° | 56° | 63° | 0.53" | — |
| 2007 | 71° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
| 2006 | 71° | 52° | 61° | — | — |
| 2005 | 50° | 40° | 45° | — | — |
| 2004 | 53° | 37° | 45° | — | — |
| 2003 | 68° | 46° | 57° | — | — |
| 2002 | 56° | 38° | 47° | — | — |
| 2001 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 44° | 60° | — | — |
| 1999 | 76° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 1998 | 68° | 55° | 62° | 0.51" | — |
| 1997 | 65° | 52° | 58° | 0.69" | — |
| 1996 | 75° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 1995 | 66° | 40° | 53° | 1.04" | — |
| 1994 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1993 | 80° | 66° | 73° | — | — |
| 1992 | 67° | 50° | 58° | 0.33" | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 53° | 59° | 1.14" | — |
| 1978 | 63° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 1977 | 71° | 52° | 61° | — | — |
| 1976 | 49° | 41° | 45° | — | — |
| 1975 | 72° | 46° | 59° | 0.51" | — |
| 1974 | 63° | 45° | 54° | 0.51" | — |
| 1973 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 0.15" | — |
| 1972 | 68° | 55° | 62° | 0.05" | — |
| 1971 | 49° | 38° | 43° | — | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY