Newark, Arkansas Weather
Newark, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Newark, Independence County.
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About Newark, Arkansas
Newark rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of undulating terrain, where the rich, dark soil promises bounty under the expansive Arkansas sky. It lies 42.5 miles west-south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 257°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-east of Sulphur Rock. Patches of cultivated fields, a checkerboard of green and gold, give way to stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching skyward as if to catch the fleeting sunlight. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of sun-baked earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses. The White River, a broad, silvery ribbon, flows not far from Newark, its presence a constant, murmuring hum in the background, influencing the very character of the land. The history of Newark is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the life-giving waters of the White River. Originally settled by those drawn to the agricultural potential of the region, Newark grew as a hub for cotton and timber. The echoes of past harvests and felled trees seem to linger in the quietude of the present, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first carved a life from this land. Though no longer a major timber center, agriculture remains a cornerstone of Newark's economy, with local farmers continuing the tradition of working the land. Small businesses line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts bearing the patina of years, each a quiet participant in the ongoing story of Newark's resilience and enduring community.
Live animated radar for Newark and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Newark, Independence County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.701744°N, 91.441522°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72562 |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newark, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newark, Arkansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Newark includes coordinates 35.701744°N, 91.441522°W, situated in Independence County. ZIP code 72562. Telephone area code: 501. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
