New Castle 3 SW Weather Records (USC00126164)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for New Castle 3 SW (USC00126164), Indiana, United States, with 78 years of record.
Key Facts for New Castle 3 SW
- New Castle 3 SW (USC00126164) is a weather station in Indiana, United States at 39.89 latitude and -85.40 longitude, 302 m (991 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1949 to 2026, 78 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at New Castle 3 SW still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- New Castle 3 SW set a daily record high minimum temperature of 20.0 C (68.0 F) on 20 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Indiana, United States, 39.89 latitude, -85.40 longitude.
- Elevation: 302 m (991 ft).
- Period of record: 1949 to 2026, 78 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
12 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| Feb | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| Mar | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| Apr | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Jun | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Jul | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Aug | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Sep | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Oct | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Nov | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 3 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 38 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 19 |
All-Time Record Progression
10 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-26 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1992-06-18 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1992-07-24 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993-02-26 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 33.0 cm (13.0 in) |
| 1994-01-19 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1996-01-08 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| 1996-01-12 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 48.3 cm (19.0 in) |
| 2004-12-23 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| 2012-06-29 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2026-08-12 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 196.6 mm (7.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 196.6 mm (7.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) | 9 January 2008 |
| Feb | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) | 25 February 1956 |
| Mar | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 5 March 2011 |
| Apr | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 20 April 2011 |
| May | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 30 May 1991 |
| Jun | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) | 18 June 1992 |
| Jul | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) | 24 July 1992 |
| Aug | 196.6 mm (7.7 in) | 12 August 2026 |
| Sep | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | 7 September 1971 |
| Oct | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) | 1 October 1977 |
| Nov | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 16 November 1955 |
| Dec | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) | 22 December 2013 |
Period of Record Coverage
1949 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 18 | 5% | No |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1977 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1996 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1999 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 September 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 48 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | tie | 48 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 48 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 35 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 72 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 55 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 36 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 August 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily rain | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 36 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 August 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | all-time rain | 196.6 mm (7.7 in) | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | 34 years | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| 11 August 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 37 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily low min | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 7 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily low min | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 56 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily rain | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 68 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily low max | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily rain | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 31 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 61 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 35 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high max | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 12 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2026 | New Castle 3 SW, US | daily high min | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 5.6 C (10.1 F) | 44 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
72 complete years, 1950 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 10.5 C | +0.37 C |
| 1951 | 11.0 C | +0.81 C |
| 1952 | 12.0 C | +1.81 C |
| 1953 | 11.3 C | +1.17 C |
| 1954 | 11.2 C | +1.08 C |
| 1955 | 10.9 C | +0.74 C |
| 1956 | 10.8 C | +0.64 C |
| 1957 | 10.6 C | +0.48 C |
| 1958 | 9.1 C | -1.03 C |
| 1959 | 9.9 C | -0.23 C |
| 1960 | 8.8 C | -1.34 C |
| 1961 | 9.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 1962 | 9.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1963 | 8.9 C | -1.23 C |
| 1964 | 10.4 C | +0.25 C |
| 1966 | 9.6 C | -0.60 C |
| 1967 | 9.6 C | -0.60 C |
| 1968 | 10.0 C | -0.20 C |
| 1969 | 9.6 C | -0.56 C |
| 1970 | 10.2 C | 0.00 C |
| 1971 | 10.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 1972 | 9.6 C | -0.60 C |
| 1974 | 10.1 C | -0.09 C |
| 1975 | 10.6 C | +0.43 C |
| 1976 | 9.4 C | -0.76 C |
| 1977 | 10.3 C | +0.14 C |
| 1978 | 8.9 C | -1.31 C |
| 1979 | 9.3 C | -0.88 C |
| 1980 | 9.8 C | -0.32 C |
| 1981 | 9.9 C | -0.26 C |
| 1982 | 10.0 C | -0.14 C |
| 1983 | 10.5 C | +0.34 C |
| 1984 | 10.2 C | +0.06 C |
| 1985 | 10.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 1986 | 10.8 C | +0.67 C |
| 1987 | 11.4 C | +1.20 C |
| 1988 | 10.2 C | +0.02 C |
| 1989 | 9.1 C | -1.09 C |
| 1990 | 11.0 C | +0.84 C |
| 1991 | 11.2 C | +0.99 C |
| 1992 | 9.7 C | -0.51 C |
| 1993 | 9.3 C | -0.84 C |
| 1994 | 9.6 C | -0.57 C |
| 1995 | 9.6 C | -0.61 C |
| 1996 | 8.8 C | -1.37 C |
| 1997 | 9.0 C | -1.12 C |
| 1999 | 10.7 C | +0.53 C |
| 2000 | 9.1 C | -1.03 C |
| 2001 | 10.1 C | -0.06 C |
| 2003 | 8.8 C | -1.39 C |
| 2004 | 9.5 C | -0.63 C |
| 2005 | 10.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 2006 | 11.1 C | +0.90 C |
| 2007 | 10.8 C | +0.68 C |
| 2008 | 9.6 C | -0.53 C |
| 2009 | 9.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 2010 | 10.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 2011 | 10.9 C | +0.70 C |
| 2012 | 11.8 C | +1.63 C |
| 2013 | 9.8 C | -0.33 C |
| 2014 | 8.6 C | -1.57 C |
| 2015 | 10.1 C | -0.04 C |
| 2016 | 11.3 C | +1.15 C |
| 2017 | 11.1 C | +0.94 C |
| 2018 | 10.4 C | +0.21 C |
| 2019 | 10.4 C | +0.20 C |
| 2020 | 10.7 C | +0.50 C |
| 2021 | 10.7 C | +0.56 C |
| 2022 | 10.0 C | -0.15 C |
| 2023 | 11.4 C | +1.21 C |
| 2024 | 12.0 C | +1.79 C |
| 2025 | 10.5 C | +0.38 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1950 to 2025 is 0.04 C (-0.05 to 0.12) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.2) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 72 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.04 C (-0.05 to 0.12) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 1950 to 2025 | 72 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.04 C (-0.14 to 0.06) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | 1950 to 2025 | 72 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.11 C (0.03 to 0.20) per decade | 0.20 F (0.05 to 0.36) per decade | 1950 to 2025 | 72 | 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
1949 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 2012 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 78 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 1994 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) | 78 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 196.6 mm (7.7 in) | 2026 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) | 78 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 323.6 mm (12.7 in) | 2026 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) | 78 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 39 days | 2023 | 17 days | 78 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 1950 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1953 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1954 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1955 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1956 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1957 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1958 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1959 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1960 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1961 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1966 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1967 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1968 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1969 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1970 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1971 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1972 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1973 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1974 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1975 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1976 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1977 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1978 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1979 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1980 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1981 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1982 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1983 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1984 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1985 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1986 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1987 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1988 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1989 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1990 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1991 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1992 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1993 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1994 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1995 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1996 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1999 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2000 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2001 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2002 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2003 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2004 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2005 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2006 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2007 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2008 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2009 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2010 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2011 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2012 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2013 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2014 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2015 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2016 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2017 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2018 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2019 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2020 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2021 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2022 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2023 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2026 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1950 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1951 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1952 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1953 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1954 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1955 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1956 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1957 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1958 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1959 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1960 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1961 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1962 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1963 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1964 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1965 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1966 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1967 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1968 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1969 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1970 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1971 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1972 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1973 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1974 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1975 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1976 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1977 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1978 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1979 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1980 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1981 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1982 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1983 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1984 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1985 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1986 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1987 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1988 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1989 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1990 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1991 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1992 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1993 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1994 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1995 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1996 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1997 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1998 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1999 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2000 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2001 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2002 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2003 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2004 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2005 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2006 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2007 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2008 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2009 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2010 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2011 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2012 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2013 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2014 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2015 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2016 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2017 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2018 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2019 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2020 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2021 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2022 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2023 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2024 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2025 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2026 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1950 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1951 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1957 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1959 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1961 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1966 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1968 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1970 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1974 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1975 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1980 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1981 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1983 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1985 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1987 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1988 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1989 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1990 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1991 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1994 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1995 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1996 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1999 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2003 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2005 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2006 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2007 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2008 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2009 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2010 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2011 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2012 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2013 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2014 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2015 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2016 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2017 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2018 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2019 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2020 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2021 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2023 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2025 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2026 | 196.6 mm (7.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1950 | 125.9 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1951 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1952 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1953 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1954 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1955 | 104.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1956 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1958 | 169.4 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1959 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1960 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1962 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1963 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1964 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1965 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1966 | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1967 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1969 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1971 | 133.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1972 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1973 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1974 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 150.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1976 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1977 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 178.2 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1980 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1982 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1983 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1985 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1986 | 192.9 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1987 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1988 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1989 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1990 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1991 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1992 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1993 | 167.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1994 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1996 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1997 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1998 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1999 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2000 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2002 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2003 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2004 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2005 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2006 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2007 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2008 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2009 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2010 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2011 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2012 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2013 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2014 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2015 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2017 | 124.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2018 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2019 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2020 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2021 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2022 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2023 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2024 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2025 | 157.9 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2026 | 323.6 mm (12.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 days |
| 1950 | 25 days |
| 1951 | 18 days |
| 1952 | 19 days |
| 1953 | 26 days |
| 1954 | 16 days |
| 1955 | 18 days |
| 1956 | 33 days |
| 1957 | 22 days |
| 1958 | 30 days |
| 1959 | 16 days |
| 1960 | 16 days |
| 1961 | 17 days |
| 1962 | 18 days |
| 1963 | 31 days |
| 1964 | 29 days |
| 1965 | 21 days |
| 1966 | 19 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 20 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 13 days |
| 1972 | 14 days |
| 1973 | 14 days |
| 1974 | 18 days |
| 1975 | 13 days |
| 1976 | 25 days |
| 1977 | 17 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 18 days |
| 1980 | 14 days |
| 1981 | 24 days |
| 1982 | 16 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 15 days |
| 1985 | 13 days |
| 1986 | 17 days |
| 1987 | 18 days |
| 1988 | 16 days |
| 1989 | 12 days |
| 1990 | 13 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 17 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 14 days |
| 1995 | 25 days |
| 1996 | 15 days |
| 1997 | 18 days |
| 1998 | 19 days |
| 1999 | 21 days |
| 2000 | 13 days |
| 2001 | 15 days |
| 2002 | 20 days |
| 2003 | 12 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 21 days |
| 2006 | 16 days |
| 2007 | 15 days |
| 2008 | 20 days |
| 2009 | 16 days |
| 2010 | 16 days |
| 2011 | 14 days |
| 2012 | 27 days |
| 2013 | 21 days |
| 2014 | 16 days |
| 2015 | 20 days |
| 2016 | 11 days |
| 2017 | 17 days |
| 2018 | 13 days |
| 2019 | 20 days |
| 2020 | 17 days |
| 2021 | 12 days |
| 2022 | 23 days |
| 2023 | 39 days |
| 2024 | 21 days |
| 2025 | 17 days |
| 2026 | 15 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
72 years with a frostAcross 72 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at New Castle 3 SW falls on 28 April and the median first autumn frost on 12 October, which leaves a median of 168 days between them.
In 1994 to 2025 the median growing season was 171 days. That is 9 days more than in 1950 to 1981.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1950 to 1981) | Recent period (1994 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 28 April | 30 April | 28 April | 2 days earlier | -0.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 12 October | 8 October | 16 October | 8 days later | +1.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 168 days | 162 days | 171 days | 9 days more | +2.2 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
75 years, 1950 to 2025A day with at least 61.3 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 108.6 mm (4.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 75.1 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 108.6 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 75 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, 75 years of values from 1950 to 2025.
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: 105.4 mm (4.1 in) in 1992; 97.8 mm (3.9 in) in 2005; 96.8 mm (3.8 in) in 1979.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, New Castle 3 SW had a mean temperature of 10.6 C (51.2 F) and 1,131.0 mm (44.5 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Wilmington 3 N (United States, 142 km away), Milford (United States, 124 km away) and Mc Connellsville Lk 7 (United States, 304 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington 3 N | United States | 142 km (88 mi) | 10.7 C (51.2 F) | 1,059.4 mm (41.7 in) | 0.55 |
| Milford | United States | 124 km (77 mi) | 10.9 C (51.6 F) | 1,158.2 mm (45.6 in) | 0.57 |
| Mc Connellsville Lk 7 | United States | 304 km (189 mi) | 10.9 C (51.5 F) | 1,070.1 mm (42.1 in) | 0.61 |
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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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