Newark, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wirt County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
424
Population
451/sq mi density
$45,556
Median Income
$18,607 per capita
$86,700
Home Value
$115,286 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1201°N, 81.3874°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wirt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.8").