Weather on July 4
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
1999
83°F avg
Coldest
1979
61°F avg
About This Date
July 4th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 65°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 1999 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (61°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 3.66" of rain. The last decade has been 1.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 4th in Pittsburgh, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.3" | — |
| 2023 | 84° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 2022 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2021 | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 2020 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2019 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2018 | 94° | 71° | 82° | 0.18" | — |
| 2017 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 2016 | 76° | 61° | 68° | 0.48" | — |
| 2015 | 79° | 64° | 71° | 3.2" | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 2013 | 86° | 69° | 78° | 0.66" | — |
| 2012 | 94° | 66° | 80° | 3.66" | — |
| 2011 | 84° | 65° | 74° | 0.13" | — |
| 2010 | 88° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 2009 | 73° | 59° | 66° | — | — |
| 2008 | 71° | 63° | 67° | — | — |
| 2007 | 80° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 76° | 68° | 72° | 0.97" | — |
| 2005 | 90° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 2004 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 85° | 66° | 75° | 1.78" | — |
| 2002 | 90° | 71° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 74° | 62° | 68° | 0.08" | — |
| 2000 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 1999warmest | 92° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 1998 | 76° | 68° | 72° | — | — |
| 1997 | 83° | 69° | 76° | — | — |
| 1996 | 74° | 60° | 67° | 0.2" | — |
| 1995 | 83° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 1994 | 90° | 63° | 76° | 0.05" | — |
| 1993 | 91° | 68° | 80° | 0.08" | — |
| 1992 | 89° | 67° | 78° | 0.58" | — |
| 1979coldest | 68° | 53° | 61° | 2.41" | — |
| 1978 | 68° | 60° | 64° | — | — |
| 1977 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 0.13" | — |
| 1976 | 78° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1975 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.3" | — |
| 1974 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1973 | 86° | 68° | 77° | 0.08" | — |
| 1972 | 74° | 55° | 64° | 0.13" | — |
| 1971 | 89° | 57° | 73° | — | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY