Newark, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hudson County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
307,188
Population
12,725/sq mi density
$48,416
Median Income
$25,509 per capita
$337,800
Home Value
$481,850 Zillow
$1,330
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
582
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,416 median income, 10.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$337,800 home value, $1,330/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
582 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7242°N, 74.1726°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hudson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 23.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.61 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 91 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").