Weather on August 26
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
63°F
Warmest
1993
85°F avg
Coldest
2025
61°F avg
About This Date
August 26th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 63°F. Over 38 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1993 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2025 (61°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 1.98" of rain. The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 26th in Pittsburgh, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025coldest | 71° | 52° | 61° | 0.08" | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2023 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 2022 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 0.13" | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2019 | 74° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2018 | 81° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 2017 | 74° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 2016 | 87° | 72° | 79° | — | — |
| 2015 | 68° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 2014 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 2013 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2012 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2011 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2010 | 77° | 59° | 68° | 0.1" | — |
| 2009 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 2008 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2007 | 79° | 65° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 2005 | 72° | 64° | 68° | 0.48" | — |
| 2004 | 77° | 64° | 71° | 0.46" | — |
| 2003 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 1.02" | — |
| 2002 | 80° | 61° | 70° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 0.38" | — |
| 2000 | 79° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 65° | 71° | 1.88" | — |
| 1993warmest | 98° | 71° | 85° | — | — |
| 1992 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1979 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 1.55" | — |
| 1978 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1977 | 86° | 54° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.74" | — |
| 1975 | 90° | 66° | 78° | 1.98" | — |
| 1974 | 86° | 64° | 75° | — | — |
| 1973 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1972 | 86° | 67° | 76° | 0.33" | — |
| 1971 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 0.05" | — |
38 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY