Kielder Castle Weather Records (UKE00105892)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kielder Castle (UKE00105892), United Kingdom, with 68 years of record.
Key Facts for Kielder Castle
- Kielder Castle (UKE00105892) is a weather station in United Kingdom at 55.23 latitude and -2.58 longitude, 201 m (659 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2026, 68 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kielder Castle still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kielder Castle tied a daily record low minimum temperature of 1.8 C (35.2 F) on 23 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: United Kingdom, 55.23 latitude, -2.58 longitude.
- Elevation: 201 m (659 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2026, 68 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
13 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.9 C (55.2 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| Feb | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| Mar | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | -17.1 C (1.2 F) | 15.7 C (60.3 F) | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| Apr | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| May | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| Jun | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| Jul | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 3.1 C (37.6 F) |
| Aug | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | 28.1 C (82.6 F) | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| Sep | 27.9 C (82.2 F) | -3.8 C (25.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 16.5 C (61.7 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 37 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 38 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 27 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-20 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 16.3 C (61.3 F) |
| 1997-08-21 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| 2003-08-08 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2009-11-19 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2022-07-18 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 88.4 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) | 15 January 2011 |
| Feb | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) | 8 February 2020 |
| Mar | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 23 March 1968 |
| Apr | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) | 1 April 1992 |
| May | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 13 May 1993 |
| Jun | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) | 28 June 2020 |
| Jul | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) | 19 July 2011 |
| Aug | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 29 August 1975 |
| Sep | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 11 September 1962 |
| Oct | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) | 11 October 2005 |
| Nov | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) | 19 November 2009 |
| Dec | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) | 5 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1960 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1970 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1971 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1972 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1974 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1975 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1977 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1978 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1979 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1981 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 280 | 77% | No |
| 1983 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1984 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1985 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1986 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 1987 | 299 | 82% | No |
| 1988 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1989 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1990 | 298 | 82% | No |
| 1991 | 293 | 80% | No |
| 1992 | 261 | 71% | No |
| 1993 | 243 | 67% | No |
| 1994 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1996 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1998 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2003 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2007 | 272 | 75% | No |
| 2008 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2009 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2010 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 342 | 93% | Yes |
| 2013 | 222 | 61% | No |
| 2014 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2018 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2019 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2020 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2021 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2023 | 69 | 19% | No |
| 2025 | 278 | 76% | No |
| 2026 | 233 | 64% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 August 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily low min (Tie, Provisional) | 1.8 C (35.2 F) | tie | 45 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 15.9 C (60.6 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high max | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high max | 26.4 C (79.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min (Tie) | 15.2 C (59.4 F) | tie | 35 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 43 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 July 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 14.6 C (58.3 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 56 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 0 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 15 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | monthly high min | 15.1 C (59.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 21 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high max | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | monthly high max | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 30 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high max | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high max | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 51 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 12.9 C (55.2 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 June 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 10.7 C (51.3 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 23 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 May 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high max | 24.6 C (76.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 13 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily high min | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 49 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 2026 | Kielder Castle, GB | daily low max | 8.2 C (46.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 57 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
41 complete years, 1960 to 2022| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.1 C | -0.23 C |
| 1961 | 7.3 C | -0.03 C |
| 1962 | 6.3 C | -1.07 C |
| 1963 | 6.2 C | -1.12 C |
| 1964 | 7.1 C | -0.25 C |
| 1965 | 6.5 C | -0.83 C |
| 1966 | 6.8 C | -0.58 C |
| 1967 | 7.2 C | -0.13 C |
| 1968 | 7.0 C | -0.40 C |
| 1969 | 6.6 C | -0.79 C |
| 1970 | 6.9 C | -0.46 C |
| 1971 | 7.7 C | +0.35 C |
| 1972 | 6.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1973 | 7.1 C | -0.30 C |
| 1974 | 7.1 C | -0.24 C |
| 1975 | 7.5 C | +0.17 C |
| 1977 | 6.8 C | -0.52 C |
| 1978 | 6.9 C | -0.45 C |
| 1979 | 6.2 C | -1.12 C |
| 1981 | 6.7 C | -0.69 C |
| 1983 | 7.6 C | +0.25 C |
| 1984 | 7.5 C | +0.13 C |
| 1985 | 6.4 C | -0.92 C |
| 1988 | 7.5 C | +0.15 C |
| 1996 | 6.9 C | -0.44 C |
| 1997 | 8.2 C | +0.85 C |
| 1998 | 8.1 C | +0.71 C |
| 1999 | 8.1 C | +0.76 C |
| 2001 | 7.4 C | +0.06 C |
| 2004 | 8.2 C | +0.80 C |
| 2005 | 8.2 C | +0.82 C |
| 2010 | 6.7 C | -0.62 C |
| 2014 | 8.6 C | +1.24 C |
| 2015 | 7.8 C | +0.47 C |
| 2016 | 7.9 C | +0.52 C |
| 2017 | 8.0 C | +0.67 C |
| 2018 | 8.0 C | +0.60 C |
| 2019 | 7.9 C | +0.51 C |
| 2020 | 8.1 C | +0.75 C |
| 2021 | 8.0 C | +0.63 C |
| 2022 | 8.7 C | +1.38 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade over 1960 to 2022. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 41 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2022 | 41 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2022 | 41 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2022 | 41 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 2022 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) | 67 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | 1982 | -10.4 C (13.4 F) | 66 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) | 2009 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 65 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 182.1 mm (7.2 in) | 2009 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) | 65 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 34 days | 2025 | 16 days | 65 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1960 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1961 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1962 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1963 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1964 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1965 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1966 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1967 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1968 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1969 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1970 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1971 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 1972 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1973 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1974 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 1975 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1976 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1977 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 1978 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1979 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 1980 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1981 | 23.1 C (73.6 F) |
| 1982 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1983 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1984 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1985 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1986 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1987 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1988 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 1989 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 1990 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1991 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 1992 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1993 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1994 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1995 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1996 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 1997 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1998 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 1999 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2000 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2001 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 2002 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2003 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2004 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 2005 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 2006 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 2007 | 23.0 C (73.4 F) |
| 2008 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 2009 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 2010 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 2011 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 2012 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 2013 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 2014 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2015 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2016 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 2017 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2018 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2019 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2020 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2021 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 2022 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2023 | 11.3 C (52.3 F) |
| 2025 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2026 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1961 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1962 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1963 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1964 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1965 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1966 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1967 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1968 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1969 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1970 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1971 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1972 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| 1973 | -13.4 C (7.9 F) |
| 1974 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1975 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 1976 | -8.7 C (16.3 F) |
| 1977 | -14.3 C (6.3 F) |
| 1978 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1979 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 1980 | -8.8 C (16.2 F) |
| 1981 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1982 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1983 | -10.2 C (13.6 F) |
| 1984 | -10.2 C (13.6 F) |
| 1985 | -12.6 C (9.3 F) |
| 1986 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 1987 | -12.5 C (9.5 F) |
| 1988 | -9.8 C (14.4 F) |
| 1989 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 1990 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1991 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1992 | -11.6 C (11.1 F) |
| 1993 | -9.6 C (14.7 F) |
| 1994 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1995 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 1996 | -10.3 C (13.5 F) |
| 1997 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 1998 | -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| 1999 | -11.5 C (11.3 F) |
| 2000 | -10.8 C (12.6 F) |
| 2001 | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| 2002 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2003 | -9.0 C (15.8 F) |
| 2004 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 2005 | -10.1 C (13.8 F) |
| 2006 | -11.3 C (11.7 F) |
| 2007 | -9.2 C (15.4 F) |
| 2008 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2009 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 2010 | -15.2 C (4.6 F) |
| 2011 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2012 | -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 2013 | -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
| 2014 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 2015 | -8.2 C (17.2 F) |
| 2016 | -7.3 C (18.9 F) |
| 2017 | -10.7 C (12.7 F) |
| 2018 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2019 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 2020 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2021 | -11.5 C (11.3 F) |
| 2022 | -10.4 C (13.3 F) |
| 2023 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2025 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2026 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1962 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 44.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1974 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1977 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1984 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1985 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1986 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1989 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1990 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1991 | 53.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1999 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2001 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2003 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2005 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2006 | 48.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2007 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2008 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2009 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2010 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2011 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2012 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2013 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2014 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2015 | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2016 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2017 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2018 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2021 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2022 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2023 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2026 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1962 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1964 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1965 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1966 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1968 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1969 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1973 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1974 | 76.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1975 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1976 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1977 | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1980 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 113.7 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1983 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1984 | 121.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1985 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1987 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1989 | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1990 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1991 | 127.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1992 | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1993 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1994 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1995 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1997 | 163.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1998 | 84.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1999 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2000 | 77.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2001 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2002 | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2003 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2005 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2006 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2009 | 182.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2010 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2011 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2012 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2013 | 121.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2014 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2015 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2016 | 106.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2017 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2018 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2019 | 123.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2020 | 136.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2021 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2022 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2023 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2025 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2026 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 21 days |
| 1962 | 19 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 17 days |
| 1965 | 11 days |
| 1966 | 13 days |
| 1967 | 12 days |
| 1968 | 22 days |
| 1969 | 14 days |
| 1970 | 10 days |
| 1971 | 16 days |
| 1972 | 25 days |
| 1973 | 18 days |
| 1974 | 21 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 16 days |
| 1977 | 20 days |
| 1978 | 21 days |
| 1979 | 9 days |
| 1980 | 27 days |
| 1981 | 15 days |
| 1982 | 22 days |
| 1983 | 14 days |
| 1984 | 21 days |
| 1985 | 19 days |
| 1986 | 15 days |
| 1987 | 15 days |
| 1988 | 15 days |
| 1989 | 25 days |
| 1990 | 13 days |
| 1991 | 16 days |
| 1992 | 18 days |
| 1993 | 12 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 18 days |
| 1996 | 24 days |
| 1997 | 15 days |
| 1998 | 13 days |
| 1999 | 15 days |
| 2000 | 18 days |
| 2001 | 15 days |
| 2002 | 10 days |
| 2003 | 19 days |
| 2004 | 13 days |
| 2005 | 11 days |
| 2006 | 14 days |
| 2007 | 22 days |
| 2008 | 22 days |
| 2009 | 16 days |
| 2010 | 16 days |
| 2011 | 23 days |
| 2012 | 16 days |
| 2013 | 15 days |
| 2014 | 19 days |
| 2015 | 13 days |
| 2016 | 15 days |
| 2017 | 16 days |
| 2018 | 18 days |
| 2019 | 20 days |
| 2020 | 17 days |
| 2021 | 15 days |
| 2022 | 12 days |
| 2023 | 7 days |
| 2025 | 34 days |
| 2026 | 17 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
41 years with a frostAcross 41 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Kielder Castle falls on 31 May and the median first autumn frost on 26 September, which leaves a median of 120 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +8.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1971 to 2022) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 31 May | n/a | 30 May | n/a | -2.9 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 26 September | n/a | 30 September | n/a | +5.2 days per decade |
| Growing days | 120 days | n/a | 122 days | n/a | +8.1 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
59 years, 1961 to 2022A day with at least 46.1 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 95.9 mm (3.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 46.1 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) | Longer than the 59 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 59 years of values from 1961 to 2022.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 88.4 mm (3.5 in) in 2009; 86.8 mm (3.4 in) in 2020; 84.4 mm (3.3 in) in 1984.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Kielder Castle, at 2016. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2016 ran 0.1 C (0.2 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -0.1 | -0.2 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
1998 to 2022 against 1961 to 1990Over 1998 to 2022, Kielder Castle had a mean temperature of 8.0 C (46.4 F) and 1,459.0 mm (57.4 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Glenlee (United Kingdom, 103 km away), Lough Navar Forest (United Kingdom, 352 km away) and Buxton (United Kingdom, 224 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenlee | United Kingdom | 103 km (64 mi) | 8.1 C (46.6 F) | 1,547.1 mm (60.9 in) | 0.47 |
| Lough Navar Forest | United Kingdom | 352 km (219 mi) | 8.1 C (46.6 F) | 1,468.6 mm (57.8 in) | 0.62 |
| Buxton | United Kingdom | 224 km (139 mi) | 7.7 C (45.8 F) | 1,299.8 mm (51.2 in) | 0.83 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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