Weather on May 6
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
49°F
Warmest
2000
73°F avg
Coldest
1974
43°F avg
About This Date
May 6th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 49°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest May 6th was in 2000 (73°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (43°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of May 6th dates historically, with the wettest May 6th recording 5.49" of rain. The last decade has been 7.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 6th in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61° | 48° | 54° | 0.43" | — |
| 2024 | 72° | 60° | 66° | — | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2022 | 59° | 50° | 55° | 3.91" | — |
| 2021 | 58° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 2020 | 49° | 38° | 43° | 0.53" | — |
| 2019 | 73° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 2018 | 62° | 53° | 58° | 0.71" | — |
| 2017 | 47° | 41° | 44° | 1.17" | — |
| 2016 | 67° | 48° | 57° | 0.15" | — |
| 2015 | 83° | 59° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 2014 | 72° | 46° | 59° | — | — |
| 2013 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2012 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2011 | 65° | 41° | 53° | 0.25" | — |
| 2010 | 70° | 52° | 61° | 0.23" | — |
| 2009 | 66° | 50° | 58° | 1.32" | — |
| 2008 | 73° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 2007 | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 2006 | 60° | 42° | 51° | — | — |
| 2005 | 66° | 49° | 57° | — | — |
| 2004 | 80° | 39° | 60° | — | — |
| 2003 | 75° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2002 | 73° | 45° | 59° | 0.1" | — |
| 2001 | 71° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
| 2000warmest | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 1999 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1998 | 75° | 55° | 65° | — | — |
| 1997 | 60° | 51° | 56° | 0.64" | — |
| 1996 | 63° | 45° | 54° | 0.05" | — |
| 1995 | 69° | 51° | 60° | 0.08" | — |
| 1994 | 63° | 53° | 58° | 0.13" | — |
| 1993 | 76° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 1992 | 57° | 35° | 46° | 0.33" | — |
| 1979 | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 1978 | 52° | 46° | 49° | — | — |
| 1977 | 81° | 63° | 72° | 0.79" | — |
| 1976 | 78° | 65° | 71° | — | — |
| 1975 | 67° | 47° | 57° | 0.69" | — |
| 1974coldest | 51° | 35° | 43° | 0.03" | — |
| 1973 | 69° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 1972 | 79° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 1971 | 61° | 53° | 57° | 5.49" | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY