Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Castle, PA Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 41.8"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Castle
New Castle, Pennsylvania averages 51°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 41.8"
- annual precipitation · 28" snow
- 176 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
Annual Snow
27.5"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Plus 27.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Castle) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the New Castle area.
How New Castle compares to every U.S. city
New Castle's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New Castle
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for New Castle captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9" | 10.1" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2" | 7.7" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1" | 3.7" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.3" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 0.8" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 4.9" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.9"
Snow: 10.1"
15.9 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
Snow: 7.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
Snow: 3.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 0.3"
14.7 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
14.4 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
12.4 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 0.8"
12.9 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
Snow: 4.9"
14.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,800
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
781
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What New Castle's climate means for you
New Castle runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,800 heating and 781 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: New Castle, PA
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for New Castle, Pennsylvania. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00366233 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, New Castle averages 41.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 27.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 23. Turning to energy use, 5,800 heating degree days and 781 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New Castle scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in New Castle, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Castle, Pennsylvania is 51°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does New Castle get? ▼
New Castle receives 41.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 27.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Castle? ▼
New Castle has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in New Castle? ▼
New Castle has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Castle? ▼
New Castle has 5,800 heating degree days and 781 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this New Castle climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00366233 near New Castle.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00366233. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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