Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Pittsburgh on October 12

On October 12th in Pittsburgh, the weather conditions have varied throughout the years. The hottest temperature on record for this date is 82.0°F, occurring in 1954, while the coldest temperature was recorded as 26.1°F in 1964. On average, the temperature for this day is 54.88°F, with a high of 62.04°F and a low of 47.72°F. In 1954, interestingly, the hot and sunny weather in Pittsburgh coincided with the announcement of the first successful kidney transplant by Dr. Joseph E. Murray, a medical breakthrough that would pave the way for advancements in organ transplantation.