Pittsburgh in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Pittsburgh in december 2026
The weather in Pittsburgh in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 208.9cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Cloudy
29% of time
16%
16%
16%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Cloudy
38% of time
18%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Cloudy
26% of time
20%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
34°F
21%
18%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Pittsburgh in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Pittsburgh in december.
The climate of Pittsburgh in december is very bad
In december in Pittsburgh, the climate is wet (with 4in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.2in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh around this city december. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 41°F. The minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Pittsburgh is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Pittsburgh in the month of december with a maximum record of 67°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 5°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 58% of the month.
In december in Pittsburgh, the days on average last 09:17. The sun rises at 07:37 and sunset is at 16:54.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Pittsburgh:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Pittsburgh.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Pittsburgh in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 5°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 208.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:17 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Pittsburgh in december 2025:
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
18°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 38°F
25°F to 32°F
18°F to 32°F
34°F to 38°F
23°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
16°F to 23°F
16°F to 23°F
23°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 50°F
27°F to 47°F
18°F to 38°F
31°F to 41°F
18°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 40°F
31°F to 49°F
27°F to 58°F
22°F to 25°F
23°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Pittsburgh:
| Cleveland in december | very bad weather |
| Buffalo in december | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls in december | very bad weather |
| Washington D. C. in december | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in december | very bad weather |
| Maryland in december | very bad weather |
| Detroit in december | very bad weather |
| Virginia in december | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in december | very bad weather |
| Philadelphia in december | very bad weather |
| Wildwood in december | bad weather |
| New Jersey in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Pittsburgh
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Pittsburgh in december:
Weather data for Pittsburgh for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Pittsburgh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Pittsburgh can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Pittsburgh.