Newark, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
347
Population
37/sq mi density
$105,093
Median Income
$65,082 per capita
$337,000
Home Value
$362,018 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 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
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (3.0").