Pittsburgh weather in December (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How does the December weather in Pittsburgh compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Pittsburgh includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Pittsburgh in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 73 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pittsburgh. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pittsburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Pittsburgh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 73 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 26%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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