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New-Castle
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.2
•
Safeguard
4.7/10
New Castle, Pennsylvania is located in the northeastern part of the state and experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F, while winters are cold with temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F. The area receives around 40 inches of rainfall annually, with the highest precipitation occurring in the summer months.
New Castle is situated near the confluence of the Shenango River and Neshannock Creek, providing a variety of hydrology constituents. These water bodies offer opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and boating. The Shenango River Lake, located just southeast of the city, also provides additional recreational activities such as swimming, camping, and hiking. Additionally, there are numerous parks and trails in and around New Castle that offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure activities.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 7.9
New-Castle receives approximately
1014mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
New-Castle has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Upper Ohio-Beaver
Area Rivers
Upper Ohio-Beaver
Snowpack Depths
Upper Ohio-Beaver
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Ohio-Beaver
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason - Dixon Historical Park | None | 1,170 ft | |||
| Jamestown - Pymatuning State Park | 331 | 1,017 ft | |||
| Pymatuning State Park | 375 | 1,049 ft | |||
| Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park | 660 | 1,018 ft | |||
| Shenango | None | 934 ft | |||
| Raccoon Creek State Park | None | 1,039 ft | |||
| Linesville - Pymatuning State Park | 110 | 1,024 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 2.2
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.