What is the weather like in Pittsburgh vs Richmond in August?

In August, Pittsburgh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm.

Pittsburgh vs Richmond in August

Pittsburgh is the better pick in August — 80 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Pittsburgh vs Richmond — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Pittsburgh	🇺🇸 Richmond
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	31°C	35°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	32° / 20°
Rainfall	88 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	76%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	58	61

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Pittsburgh vs Richmond in August — FAQ

Is August better in Pittsburgh or Richmond?: Pittsburgh is the better pick in August — 80 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Pittsburgh vs Richmond in August?: In August, Pittsburgh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm.