Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia is located east of the Nepean River north of Penrith. This suburb is one of the most historic sites in Australia's history, being one of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's five towns founded in 1810. After two hundred years, the rich river flats continue to provide for a thriving agricultural industry along the Nepean River. Many of this district's pioneering families originated from Castlereagh.
The suburb's historical importance is reflected in its many surviving farmhouses, outbuildings, churches and cemeteries. Castlereagh Road is an important transport link connecting the Hawkesbury and Penrith regions. The impact of the massive Penrith Lakes Scheme has, and will in the future, change the face of Castlereagh and its neighbouring suburbs.
Temperatures for Castlereagh
Castlereagh has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Castlereagh is approximately 29 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 16 °c.
Castlereagh has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Castlereagh is approximately 17 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 4 °c.
MONTH | LOW °c | HIGH °c |
January | 16 | 29 |
February | 16 | 28 |
March | 15 | 27 |
April | 11 | 23 |
May | 7 | 20 |
June | 4 | 17 |
July | 3 | 17 |
August | 4 | 18 |
September | 7 | 22 |
October | 10 | 25 |
November | 13 | 27 |
December | 15 | 29 |