Newark, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40 °F (low) to 59.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.7 Inches. Newark is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9 °F | 30.6 °F | 1.79 in. |
| February | 18.0 °F | 34.8 °F | 1.73 in. |
| March | 27.7 °F | 46.9 °F | 2.32 in. |
| April | 38.3 °F | 60.1 °F | 3.64 in. |
| May | 49.8 °F | 71.4 °F | 4.6 in. |
| June | 59.7 °F | 80.6 °F | 4.64 in. |
| July | 63.4 °F | 83.7 °F | 3.9 in. |
| August | 61.5 °F | 81.8 °F | 3.86 in. |
| September | 53.4 °F | 76.5 °F | 3.42 in. |
| October | 41.5 °F | 63.4 °F | 3.2 in. |
| November | 30.8 °F | 48.6 °F | 2.52 in. |
| December | 20.7 °F | 35.9 °F | 2.11 in. |
| Annual | 40 °F | 59.5 °F | 37.73 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |