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New Castle (DE) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

New Castle experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in New Castle is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 5°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -4°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

New Castle has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1233 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 145 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 75 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In New Castle, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Forecast for New Castle (DE)

Sat   Dec 21
2°C | -6°C
NW 8 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
-2°C | -8°C
N 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -9°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit New Castle in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in New Castle?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in New Castle?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in New Castle?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in New Castle?
    June tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in New Castle?
    November is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in New Castle?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.