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

In August, Pittsburgh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.

Pittsburgh vs Washington in August

Pittsburgh is the better pick in August — 80 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Washington is sweltering, rainy.

Pittsburgh vs Washington — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Pittsburgh	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	35°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	88 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	76%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	58	64

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

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Pittsburgh vs Washington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Pittsburgh or Washington?: Pittsburgh is the better pick in August — 80 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Washington is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Pittsburgh vs Washington in August?: In August, Pittsburgh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.