Weather on August 17
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
63°F
Warmest
1993
79°F avg
Coldest
2000
59°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 63°F. Over 38 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1993 (79°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (59°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 50% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 3.15" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Pittsburgh, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 69° | 78° | 0.61" | — |
| 2024 | 86° | 68° | 77° | 1.52" | — |
| 2023 | 81° | 64° | 72° | 1.02" | — |
| 2022 | 80° | 60° | 70° | 1.27" | — |
| 2021 | 81° | 69° | 75° | 0.08" | — |
| 2020 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2019 | 86° | 64° | 75° | 0.03" | — |
| 2018 | 79° | 67° | 73° | 0.84" | — |
| 2017 | 90° | 65° | 77° | 0.43" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 70° | 72° | 0.84" | — |
| 2015 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 66° | 72° | 0.05" | — |
| 2013 | 77° | 58° | 67° | — | — |
| 2012 | 73° | 65° | 69° | 0.48" | — |
| 2011 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2010 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 2009 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2008 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2007 | 81° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2006 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2005 | 84° | 60° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2003 | 80° | 65° | 72° | — | — |
| 2002 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2001 | 79° | 65° | 72° | 0.18" | — |
| 2000coldest | 62° | 56° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1993warmest | 88° | 71° | 79° | 3.15" | — |
| 1992 | 74° | 60° | 67° | — | — |
| 1979 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 1978 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 65° | 69° | 0.56" | — |
| 1976 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1975 | 82° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 66° | 73° | 2.44" | — |
| 1973 | 82° | 67° | 74° | 0.99" | — |
| 1972 | 76° | 68° | 72° | 0.2" | — |
| 1971 | 87° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
38 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY