Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Pittsburgh on December 23

On December 23rd, the weather in Pittsburgh has seen extremes over the years. The hottest temperature recorded on this date was 64.0°F in 2015, while the coldest temperature plummeted to -2.9°F in 1960. On average, this date experiences a temperature of 33.64°F, with a high of 42.47°F and a low of 24.81°F. In an interesting news item from the past, in 1960, Pittsburgh experienced a severe cold spell that caused the coldest temperature ever recorded on December 23rd, prompting residents to bundle up and take extra precautions to stay warm.