Pittsburgh, PA – August 2025 brought record-setting dry conditions across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office.
According to the agency’s monthly climate summary, Pittsburgh logged only 1.58 inches of precipitation, making it the driest August since 1989. The city also tied with 1976 for the second most days without measurable rainfall, recording 28 rainless days.
Nearby Wheeling, West Virginia, experienced its driest August on record, with just 0.58 inches of rainfall. The city tied 2015 and 1937 for the second most days without measurable rain at 28, trailing only 1884 and 1939 when 29 such days were logged.
Zanesville, Ohio, also tied a historical mark, matching 1910 for the most August days without measurable rain at 28. The city saw only 0.54 inches of precipitation, ranking as its third driest August on record.
New Philadelphia, Ohio, endured similar conditions. The city recorded 0.32 inches of rainfall, its second driest August ever, and tied 2015 for the second most rain-free days at 27.
Morgantown, West Virginia, was the only city in the region with relatively higher totals, recording 3.11 inches of rain. While still drier than average, the amount was significantly greater than neighboring sites.
Despite the lack of rainfall, temperatures across the region remained close to seasonal averages, with Pittsburgh averaging 71.3°F and Wheeling 71.0°F. Highs in most cities peaked in the low 90s, while lows dipped into the mid-40s late in the month.
The National Weather Service noted that these prolonged dry spells are unusual for late summer in the Ohio Valley, raising concerns for agriculture and water resources if the trend continues into September.
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