Newman, California
Newman is a city of 12,316 people in Stanislaus County, California, founded in June 10, 1908.
Why visit Newman
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Newman City Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Newman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newman
Newman is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, located in the San Joaquin Valley region of the greater Central Valley. The city had a population of 12,351 at the 2020 census, up from 10,224 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1888 by Simon Newman, the city is a largely agricultural community, known for its annual Fall Festival.
From the Wikipedia article Newman, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes12
Pizza Plus
Restaurant · Pizza
1420 Main Street, Newman
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Senti's Mexican Grille and Banquets
Restaurant · Mexican
1405 Main Street, Newman
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-15:00
El Compestre Dos Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant · Mexican
1425 Main Street, Newman
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.5 mi
2005 North Street, Newman
Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00
History
Simon Newman was born as Simon Neumann in Willmars, Bavaria, German Confederation in 1846. In 1862, the young Jew decided to emigrate to California, where his sister Fanny Wangenheim had already lived. Initially speaking only German and Hebrew, he then learned English and translated his family name to Newman. After becoming a successful businessman, he founded the town of Newman in 1888.
From the History section of Newman, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Kingdom Hall - Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
1236 Q Street, Newman
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare1
Map of Newman
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 46°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 52°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 100°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 60°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 95°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 42°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newman (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stanislaus County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
NASA Crows Landing Airport (NRC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Gustine 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Hilmar-Irwin 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Patterson 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Santa Nella 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Turlock 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Delhi 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Livingston 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Keyes 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Ceres 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Los Banos 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newman-02, Mrwrite at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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