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13°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 14°
Min: 12°
Max: 19°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 19°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be overcast starting in the afternoon.
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06:49
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19:09
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13:38
Moonrise
20:31
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Weather in Castleford today, September 16, 2026
Castleford starts September 16, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 97% near 07:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The day peaks near 19°C and cools toward 12°C. Moisture in the air spans 52%-88%, with the highest values around 07:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 18:00 near 5.6 km/h.
Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 15:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 36.2 km, briefly nearer 23.8 km. Daylight runs from 06:49 to 19:09, lasting 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, Castleford looks wet enough on September 16, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 19°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Castleford
How warm does it get in Castleford?
The warmest month in Castleford is July, with average high temperatures of 21°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.
How cold does it get in Castleford?
The coldest month in Castleford is January, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Castleford?
The wettest month in Castleford is October, with an average of 80mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Castleford?
The driest month in Castleford is April, with an average of 45mm of precipitation.
