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Weather on August 27

Pittsburgh, PA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
1993
84°F avg
Coldest
2025
62°F avg

About This Date

August 27th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 65°F. Over 38 years of records, the warmest August 27th was in 1993 (84°F average), while the coldest was 2025 (62°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of August 27th dates historically, with the wettest August 27th recording 2.62" of rain. The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 27th 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
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2025coldest73°50°62°
202495°70°82°0.23"
202380°63°71°
202282°67°74°
202184°68°76°
202088°67°77°1.5"
201973°62°68°0.94"
201889°70°79°
201777°57°67°
201688°67°77°
201570°58°64°
201486°65°75°0.41"
201381°71°76°
201289°65°77°0.13"
201182°62°72°
201079°54°66°
200980°65°72°
200872°58°65°1.45"
200781°59°70°
200681°71°76°1.8"
200571°63°67°0.81"
200484°68°76°
200382°64°73°0.74"
200283°62°72°
200180°67°73°0.05"
200073°62°68°0.25"
199976°63°69°0.1"
1993warmest95°74°84°0.89"
199286°70°78°1.12"
197979°68°73°0.13"
197886°62°74°
197790°70°80°
197682°68°75°
197585°65°75°
197487°68°78°0.03"
197391°73°82°
197279°67°73°0.81"
197178°64°71°2.62"
38 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY

Pittsburgh, PA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Pittsburgh, PA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Pittsburgh, PA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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