Weather on August 28
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
1973
85°F avg
Coldest
2025
62°F avg
About This Date
August 28th 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 28th was in 1973 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2025 (62°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of August 28th dates historically, with the wettest August 28th recording 6.81" 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 28th in Pittsburgh, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025coldest | 76° | 49° | 62° | 0.05" | — |
| 2024 | 94° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2023 | 80° | 62° | 71° | — | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 2021 | 85° | 71° | 78° | 0.36" | — |
| 2020 | 80° | 68° | 74° | 6.81" | — |
| 2019 | 79° | 63° | 71° | 1.45" | — |
| 2018 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2017 | 74° | 59° | 66° | — | — |
| 2016 | 90° | 69° | 79° | 2.03" | — |
| 2015 | 78° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 2014 | 73° | 60° | 67° | — | — |
| 2013 | 79° | 69° | 74° | 2.46" | — |
| 2012 | 83° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 2011 | 79° | 63° | 71° | — | — |
| 2010 | 85° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
| 2009 | 73° | 65° | 69° | 0.48" | — |
| 2008 | 69° | 59° | 64° | 0.84" | — |
| 2007 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2006 | 76° | 69° | 72° | 0.25" | — |
| 2005 | 84° | 68° | 76° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 84° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 2003 | 84° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 2002 | 75° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 2.06" | — |
| 2000 | 78° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 1993 | 88° | 74° | 81° | 1.42" | — |
| 1992 | 75° | 59° | 67° | 4.9" | — |
| 1979 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1978 | 86° | 72° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 1977 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 1976 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1975 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1974 | 76° | 68° | 72° | 1.17" | — |
| 1973warmest | 94° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 1972 | 78° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1971 | 73° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
38 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY