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Newark, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
44 Population 138/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $34,957 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates39.9931°N, 91.9730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 56 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

344 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 63 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 69 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 44 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 92 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 66 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 87 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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