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Pennsylvania Weather: Mild Halloween, Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh residents are heading toward a mild Halloween weekend before daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, bringing an extra hour overnight and earlier sunsets. The city's
By Miles Carter · 2026-10-26T08:13:35.385Z
Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh residents are heading toward a mild Halloween weekend before daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, bringing an extra hour overnight and earlier sunsets. The city's relatively quiet weather pattern could also change Sunday, when a 40% chance of showers enters the forecast as temperatures remain near 69 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, mostly sunny to partly sunny skies are expected throughout much of the final week of October. Afternoon temperatures will generally remain near 70 degrees, with Thursday potentially reaching 73 degrees before a slightly cooler Halloween weekend.
Monday, October 26, begins with sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. Calm winds will become westerly around 5 mph during the afternoon, while partly cloudy conditions develop overnight. Temperatures are expected to fall to approximately 45 degrees Monday night.
Tuesday brings another relatively mild afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 69 degrees. Winds remain calm, and temperatures fall toward 46 degrees overnight under partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday continues the quiet pattern, with partly sunny conditions and a high near 71 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to reach approximately 48 degrees before sunshine returns Thursday.
By Thursday, October 29, Pittsburgh could experience its warmest afternoon of the forecast period. Sunny skies and temperatures near 73 degrees are expected, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities and residents preparing for Halloween celebrations.
Friday remains mild, with partly sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees. Temperatures are expected to fall toward 49 degrees Friday night as mostly cloudy skies develop heading into the weekend.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with partly sunny skies and a high near 71 degrees. Saturday night temperatures are expected to remain relatively mild, falling to around 52 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. The supplied forecast does not indicate a significant rainfall threat during Halloween activities.
Sunday, November 1, brings a change in the forecast, with mostly cloudy skies, highs near 69 degrees and a 40% chance of showers. While rainfall is not guaranteed, residents planning outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts for changes in precipitation timing and coverage.
Before sunrise Sunday, daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning Pennsylvania to Eastern Standard Time. Most smartphones and connected devices will adjust automatically, although traditional clocks and household appliances may require manual changes.
Sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings for Pittsburgh commuters and families. The time change also provides an opportunity to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors before colder weather arrives.
Looking into November 2 8, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures and precipitation across western Pennsylvania. However, the extended outlook does not establish a specific major storm, accumulating snowfall or damaging wind event affecting Pittsburgh.
For now, Pittsburgh's immediate forecast points toward mild afternoons, a relatively comfortable Halloween and an increasing chance of showers as clocks fall back Sunday.
Are you looking forward to the extra hour of sleep Sunday, or will Pittsburgh's earlier sunsets take some getting used to?
Pittsburgh Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Sunny, with a high near 70°F. Partly cloudy Monday night, with a low around 45°F. Calm winds becoming west around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Tuesday, October 27: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69°F. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low around 46°F. Calm winds.
Wednesday, October 28: Partly sunny, with a high near 71°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 48°F.
Thursday, October 29: Sunny, with a high near 73°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 50°F.
Friday, October 30: Partly sunny, with a high near 72°F. Mostly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 49°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny, with a high near 71°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 52°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69°F and a 40% chance of showers. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Pittsburgh residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Pittsburgh and much of western Pennsylvania during November 2 8, suggesting the relatively mild conditions expected through Halloween weekend could continue into the first full week of November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across western Pennsylvania, although the outlook does not establish specific rainfall totals, daily precipitation probabilities or the timing of individual weather systems.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow primarily across portions of the western and central United States. Pittsburgh is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
While a wetter pattern may develop across western Pennsylvania, the supplied NOAA guidance does not establish a significant storm, accumulating snowfall or damaging wind event for Pittsburgh during the outlook period.
Residents should continue monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts, particularly regarding Sunday's 40% shower chance and any changes heading into early November.