Newark, Ohio Weather
Newark, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Newark, Licking County.
Full aviation weather for Newark is published on the Newark Heath Airport (KVTA) page, 6 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Newark have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Newark: Knox County Airport (K4I3) 32 km · Parr Airport (K42I) 34 km · Wynkoop Airport (K6G4) 35 km · Chapman Memorial Field (K6CM) 38 km
Conditions reported at KVTA describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Newark specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Newark, Ohio
Newark, Ohio, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways and the gentle swell of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 22.9 miles east-north-east of Reynoldsburg, OH (from Reynoldsburg, OH: bearing 72°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-east of Heath. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of cultivation and the passage of seasons, characterizes the land where broad fields of corn and soybeans give way to stands of oak and maple, their branches catching the diffuse light of a Midwestern sky. The Licking River, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the surrounding countryside, its banks lined with willows that droop like ancient mourners. Even on a clear day, a certain quietude pervades Newark, a sense of groundedness in the fertile earth, a slow, steady breath drawn from the very soil. The air often carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain, or the dry, sweet fragrance of hay in late summer, subtle perfumes that speak of a life lived in close communion with the land. The story of Newark is deeply entwined with the history of westward expansion and the agricultural bounty of the region. Established in the early 19th century, its fortunes have been shaped by the fertile soil that drew farmers seeking to build lives and livelihoods. The local economy, while diversifying over time, still carries the imprint of its agricultural heritage, with agribusiness playing a significant role. Beyond the fields, the presence of Denison University in nearby Granville hints at a broader intellectual current that has touched Newark, fostering a community that values both practical endeavor and academic pursuit. Historic architecture, from sturdy Victorian homes to the utilitarian brick of older commercial buildings, stands as a quiet testament to generations of residents who have called this place home, each layer of construction adding to the distinct character of Newark. The town’s enduring spirit is perhaps best felt in the unhurried cadence of its days, a steady pulse that has weathered booms and busts, always returning to the fundamental connection between its people and the land.
Live animated radar for Newark and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Newark, Licking County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 40.05812°N, 82.401264°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 43055, 43058, 43093 |
| Area Code | 614 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newark, Ohio Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newark, Ohio, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 40.058120°N, 82.401264°W, situated in Licking County. ZIP code 43055, 43058, 43093. Telephone area code: 614. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
