Newark, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
30,309
Population
3,201/sq mi density
$71,373
Median Income
$33,210 per capita
$357,600
Home Value
$365,464 Zillow
$1,611
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326
Violent Crime/100K
2,025 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,373 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$357,600 home value, $1,611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6776°N, 75.7575°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Castle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.34 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").