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Newark, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
347
Population
37/sq mi density
$105,093
Median Income
$65,082 per capita
$337,000
Home Value
$347,412 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
1,747 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,093 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$337,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2681°N, 75.2886°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (3.1").