Pittsburgh Weather Rollercoaster: Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorms Ahead

The weather in Pittsburgh is set to deliver a mix of sun, showers, and scattered thunderstorms over the next week, keeping residents on their toes as they navigate the city's unpredictable spring climate. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today we'll witness "scattered showers before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm." The high for today is expected to hover near 64 degrees with a southwest wind blowing at 7 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation sits at 60%, with new rainfall amounts likely less than a tenth of an inch, although thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.

Tonight, Pittsburghers can anticipate more showers, primarily before midnight. The temperature will drop to around 53 degrees, and a southwest wind will cruise at 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is notably higher at 80%, and rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch is possible. On Wednesday, the city should see partly sunny skies with a high near 72 degrees and a gentle west wind around seven mph.

As the week progresses, temperatures will consistently rise, with Thursday posing a chance of scattered showers under partly sunny skies. The high is projected to be near 67 degrees, and the chance of rain stands at 40%. Subsequently, on Thursday night, isolated showers might occur before 2 a.m. With the sky's clearing, temperatures are expected to drop to around 44 degrees.

The forecast for the weekend looks distinctly brighter, ensuring ample sunshine with highs reaching up to the low 80s by Monday. Friday will be sunny with a high near 66 and a nighttime low around 42 degrees. The sunny trend is set to continue through the weekend, climbing to a high of 73 on Saturday, 78 on Sunday, and 82 on Monday. For those planning evening activities, the weekend nights will remain mostly clear with lows ranging from the mid-40s to the low 50s.

This weather data comes courtesy of the latest update from the National Weather Service, delivered at 7:03 a.m. EDT on May 6th, 2025. For a more detailed look into Pittsburgh's weather or to stay updated with live forecasts, residents can visit their official website at NWS Pittsburgh PA Point Forecast, which covers the period from 8 a.m. EDT May 6, 2025, through 6 p.m. EDT May 12, 2025.