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Weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for January 2026

Your guide to Pittsburgh weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Extreme Cold Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Pittsburgh during January, with an average of 16 snowy days.
    According to Pittsburgh snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, January 28.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Pittsburgh is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.5 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of -7.1 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Pittsburgh at the beginning of January is 3.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -6 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
6
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
16
Snow days
Average temperatures
2°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
79 %
Avg humidity

Pittsburgh Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
5°
2
Overcast
4°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
4
Overcast
3°
5
Overcast
4°
6
Patchy rain possible
3°
7
Light snow showers
2°
8
Overcast
3°
9
Overcast
6°
10
Overcast
4°
11
Overcast
4°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
13
Overcast
5°
14
Cloudy
0°
15
Overcast
-2°
16
Overcast
0°
17
Overcast
2°
18
Overcast
2°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
2°
20
Patchy rain possible
-3°
21
Light freezing rain
-2°
22
Overcast
-1°
23
Overcast
0°
24
Overcast
-2°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°
26
Light freezing rain
5°
27
Weather Alert Overcast
-9°
28
Cloudy
-11°
29
Overcast
-8°
30
Freezing fog
-11°
31
Light snow
-10°

Temperatures trend during January in Pittsburgh

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Pittsburgh day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /-2° 3.2 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-1° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /0° 9.1 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-1° 0.8 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-1° 14.6 mm 10.1 cm
Jan. 7 Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 2° /-2° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 5.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 1.8 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 2.9 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 12 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /-1° 10.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-6° 1.4 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-8° 0.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 2.4 mm 1.4 cm
Jan. 19 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 2° /-6° 7.3 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 20 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -3° /-10° 0.5 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 21 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-9° 1.3 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-9° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-7° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 2.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-5° 28 mm 15.7 cm
Jan. 26 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 5° /0° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-23° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -11° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -11° /-30° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 31 Light snow
Light snow
 -10° /-29° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Pittsburgh in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Pittsburgh forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Pittsburgh in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Pittsburgh during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Pittsburgh during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 113.4 mm is expected in Pittsburgh during January, occurring over more than 9 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Pittsburgh in January 2026?

Pittsburgh experiences an average snowfall of 25.0233 cm during January, occurring over 16 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Pittsburgh during January?

The average wind speed in Pittsburgh during January is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Pittsburgh snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Pittsburgh’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Pittsburgh sees 16 snowy days during January, with approximately 25 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Pittsburgh

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Pittsburghs January weather 💧
Typically, Pittsburgh has 9 rainy days in January with a total of 113.4 mm of rainfall.

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