Pittsfield (MA) Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 0°C (32°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Pittsfield compares to cities worldwide.
Pittsfield Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Pittsfield enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 15°C (59°F) in July to -10°C (14°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pittsfield by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, gets 293 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Pittsfield vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Pittsfield vs World: Temperature Compared
Pittsfield's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Pittsfield?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Pittsfield, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 0°C (32°F) and humidity around 64% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 68% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Pittsfield's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Pittsfield climate page.
