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Pennsylvania Weather: 20° Cooldown Nov. 4–8 in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh residents can expect a warm start to November before widespread rain arrives Wednesday night, November 4. Temperatures could reach 78 degrees Wednesday afternoon, but rain
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-03T09:28:04.047Z
Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh residents can expect a warm start to November before widespread rain arrives Wednesday night, November 4. Temperatures could reach 78 degrees Wednesday afternoon, but rain chances will climb to 100% overnight as a weather system moves through the area.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees are expected Tuesday, November 3. Wednesday will be slightly warmer, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 78 degrees before rain develops later in the day.
Rain Chances Reach 100% Wednesday Night The biggest weather change arrives Wednesday evening as rain spreads into Pittsburgh.
Forecasters expect rain mainly after 7 p.m., with precipitation chances reaching 100% Wednesday night.
Rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter of an inch are possible.
South winds around 9 mph could gust as high as 21 mph, while overnight temperatures remain relatively mild near 61 degrees.
Residents traveling Wednesday evening or overnight should prepare for wet roads and potentially reduced visibility during periods of rainfall.
Cooler Weather Follows Thursday By Thursday, November 5, the rain should begin tapering off, although a slight chance of showers remains before 1 p.m.
Temperatures are expected to reach approximately 72 degrees, with a 20% precipitation chance.
Thursday night brings another 30% chance of rain after 1 a.m., with temperatures falling to around 50 degrees.
Friday, November 6, will be cooler, with partly sunny skies, a high near 68 degrees and a 30% chance of afternoon rain.
Weekend Temperatures Drop Into the 50s The cooling trend continues Saturday, November 7, with a high near 60 degrees and a 30% chance of rain.
Sunday, November 8, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 58 degrees.
Overnight temperatures could fall to around 39 degrees Sunday night, marking a noticeable change from the warm conditions earlier in the week.
By Monday, November 9, Pittsburgh is expected to reach only 55 degrees, with another 30% chance of rain.
The shift from Wednesday's forecast high of 78 degrees to Monday's 55 degrees represents a 23 degree decline in daytime temperatures.
Full Pittsburgh Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Sunny with a high near 77°F. South winds 3–5 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 52°F. Wednesday, November 4: Mostly sunny with a high near 78°F. A slight chance of rain before 4 p.m., then again after 5 p.m. Precipitation chance 20%. Wednesday night brings rain mainly after 7 p.m., with a 100% precipitation chance. Low near 61°F. Rainfall amounts between 0.10 and 0.25 inches possible, with wind gusts up to 21 mph. Thursday, November 5: A slight chance of rain before 1 p.m., followed by improving conditions. Partly sunny with a high near 72°F and a 20% precipitation chance. Thursday night brings a 30% chance of rain after 1 a.m., with a low near 50°F. Friday, November 6: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain after 1 p.m. High near 68°F. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 47°F. Saturday, November 7: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain and a high near 60°F. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 43°F. Sunday, November 8: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high near 58°F. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 39°F. Monday, November 9: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain and a high near 55°F.