Pittsburgh, PA weather in February
February in Pittsburgh: cold and snowy. Highs 40°F, lows 23°F, about 14 wet days and about 11.7 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Pittsburgh. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.7 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 52% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:37 pm | 6:55 am / 6:09 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am28°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am29°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 66%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.7 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 28°F
- Wettest February2018: 7.0 in
- Driest February2001: 1.1 in
- Highest reading78°F (February 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-10°F (February 20, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 40°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 23°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Charleston, WV169 mi · high 48°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Gettysburg, PA152 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY179 mi · high 33°F · 16 wet days
How Pittsburgh ranks in February
- Normal high288th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days353rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days230th most of 340
What to pack for Pittsburgh in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 941 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Pittsburgh in February?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -10°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.0 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Pittsburgh in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 11.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Pittsburgh (33 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Pittsburgh Intl Airport (USW00094823), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 1,203 ft (438 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (USC00362574), 6.6 mi NW of the city center, 717 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (USW00014762), 7.1 mi SSE of the city center, 1,248 ft (483 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pittsburgh International Airport (725200-94823), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 1,119 ft (354 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.