The City of Newark, located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, is a diverse, well-balanced "home town." While part of one of the most dynamic urban areas in the world, with San Francisco and San Jose only 30-45 minutes away, Newark has a strong and proud spirit rooted in community values. The weather is great and our location can't be beat! The average mean temperature is 57 degrees. Average minimum temperature is 46 degrees and the average maximum temperature is 68 degrees. Average rainfall per year is 15 inches. Demographics, facts, figures, schools, companies, and soon...full-color city and regional maps.