Newark, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
44 Population 138/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $34,957 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 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+
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 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

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 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.70"

Air Quality

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 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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