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Pittsburgh in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Pittsburgh in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Pittsburgh in July 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Pittsburgh in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 117 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Pittsburgh;

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
117 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pittsburgh has OK weather in July.
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Average temperature in Pittsburgh in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pittsburgh for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +15°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +26°C.

Is Pittsburgh warm or cold in July?

Pittsburgh is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +19°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is the hottest month in Pittsburgh, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Pittsburgh in July

Pittsburgh weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+27°C+29°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+8°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+38°C+37°C
Rainfall
119 mm117 mm93 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%75%76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
555
Cloudy days
767
Rainy days
181918
Snowy days
000

July typically has worse weather conditions compared to June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +29°C during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 119 mm to 117 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Pittsburgh in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Pittsburgh is gradually increasing during July, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Pittsburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in July stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 257 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
July is one of the rainiest months in Pittsburgh, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Pittsburgh wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Pittsburgh?

This is the weather in Pittsburgh in July 2024:
1 July
🌫️
+28°C
2 July
🌧️
+27°C
3 July
🌧️
+26°C
4 July
🌧️
+28°C
5 July
☀️
+32°C
6 July
☀️
+32°C
7 July
☁️
+29°C
8 July
☀️
+29°C
9 July
☁️
+27°C
10 July
🌫️
+28°C
11 July
☀️
+30°C
12 July
☀️
+31°C
13 July
☀️
+32°C
14 July
🌧️
+30°C
15 July
☀️
+31°C
16 July
🌧️
+30°C
17 July
🌫️
+29°C
18 July
🌫️
+28°C
19 July
🌫️
+29°C
20 July
☁️
+30°C
21 July
🌧️
+28°C
22 July
☀️
+28°C
23 July
☀️
+30°C
24 July
☁️
+30°C
25 July
🌫️
+28°C
26 July
☀️
+32°C
27 July
🌫️
+32°C
28 July
🌧️
+33°C
29 July
🌧️
+28°C
30 July
☀️
+27°C
31 July
☀️
+26°C
In July 2024 Pittsburgh had 12 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Pittsburgh climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Pittsburgh in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+15°C) and the highest in 2012 (+19°C). The driest year was 1988 with only 782 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2006 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pittsburgh in July:

Is July a good time to visit Pittsburgh?

It’s always a good time to visit Pittsburgh, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Pittsburgh in July?

July is warm in Pittsburgh. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Pittsburgh rainy in July?

Pittsburgh is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Pittsburgh in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pittsburgh in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Pittsburgh

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pittsburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.