Weather on August 23
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
62°F
Warmest
1972
80°F avg
Coldest
1971
64°F avg
About This Date
August 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 62°F. Over 38 years of records, the warmest August 23rd was in 1972 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (64°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of August 23rd dates historically, with the wettest August 23rd recording 2.11" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 2024 | 83° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 2023 | 77° | 59° | 68° | 0.97" | — |
| 2022 | 81° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2021 | 87° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2020 | 85° | 66° | 75° | 0.25" | — |
| 2019 | 73° | 60° | 67° | — | — |
| 2018 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2017 | 76° | 62° | 69° | — | — |
| 2016 | 80° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 2015 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2014 | 82° | 65° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 80° | 65° | 72° | 0.05" | — |
| 2012 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2011 | 77° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2010 | 76° | 64° | 70° | 0.15" | — |
| 2009 | 72° | 61° | 66° | 0.2" | — |
| 2008 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2007 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2005 | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 2004 | 81° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
| 2003 | 83° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 2002 | 83° | 67° | 75° | 2.11" | — |
| 2001 | 73° | 65° | 69° | 0.41" | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 68° | 72° | 0.3" | — |
| 1999 | 82° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 1993 | 92° | 63° | 77° | — | — |
| 1992 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1979 | 81° | 68° | 74° | 0.15" | — |
| 1978 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 1977 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 1976 | 90° | 61° | 75° | — | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1974 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 88° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 1971coldest | 72° | 57° | 64° | 1.27" | — |
38 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY