Weather & Climate in Newark, AR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Newark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 300 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	300 ft (91 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density	922/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7076°N, 91.4434°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Independence County County
Nearest Airport	Batesville Regional (BVX) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.5 / 100
Community Resilience	26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

330 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 28, 2011	4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.7	96 km	3 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	93 km	8 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	118 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	108 km	15 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	98 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	140 km	24 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	97 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	91 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	98 km	5 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	109 km	8 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	92 km	21 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	96 km	10 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	138 km	19 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	74 km	0 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	96 km	6 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	87 km	0 km
Sep 12, 2019	13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas	M3.7	99 km	18 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	121 km	0 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	98 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	80 km	14 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 191 fatalities, 2,114 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	81 km	81.2 mi	8
Apr 14, 1996	EF4	83 km	44.0 mi	7
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	92 km	41.0 mi	2
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	33 km	26.0 mi	5
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	55 km	63.0 mi	0
May 26, 1973	EF4	49 km	54.8 mi	3
May 15, 1968	EF4	24 km	20.9 mi	35
May 15, 1968	EF4	7 km	0.3 mi	7
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	51 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	59 km	14.6 mi	50
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	97 km	7.6 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	81 km	13.1 mi	29
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	73 km	72.6 mi	4
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	69 km	12.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	33 km	7.7 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	99 km	20.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	65 km	38.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	71 km	77.0 mi	2
May 4, 2003	EF3	65 km	43.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	40 km	19.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	95 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SYL BIRMINGHAM (6,803 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	SYL BIRMINGHAM	6,803	90 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,873	90 km
2019	UNNAMED	4,493	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,337	76 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,807	90 km
2024	RX BAD BRANCH 2	3,591	74 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,542	90 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,441	84 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,404	86 km
2020	RORIE NORTH	3,180	80 km
2010	SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX	2,986	95 km
2024	RX CAP FORK	2,977	88 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,913	88 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,812	85 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,533	76 km
2010	FIFTY SIX RX	2,454	76 km
2022	FOZZIE	2,172	74 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,138	72 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,100	75 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,063	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.9 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	40°F (5°C)	4.5 in

Newark has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.1").

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