Why visit Newton
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Windy Brow Farms, Henry W. Merriam House, Sussex County Courthouse and Newton Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Newton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newton
Newton, officially the Town of Newton, is an incorporated municipality in and the county seat of Sussex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey, situated approximately 60 miles (97 km) northwest of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 8,374, its highest decennial population ever, an increase of 377 (+4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,997, which in turn reflected a decrease of 247 (−3.0%) from the 8,244 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Newton, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Windy Brow Farms
Farm and orchard · 1.7 mi
359 Ridge Road, Fredon Township
Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-We closed; Th-Su 09:00-18:00
Museums and landmarks8
Henry W. Merriam House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Newton, New Jersey
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Sussex County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Newton, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Pine Street Park
Park · 0.7 mi
This park contains a small pond and a small playground. A basketball court, soccer field and a t-ball field are also located at this park.
Pine Street, Newton
Summit Avenue Park
Park · 0.6 mi
A small park with some benches and pond. During the winter months ice skating is permitted on the pond when the green flag is hanging.
Heritage Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Heritage Park situated at the intersection of Trinity Street and Water Street.
Restaurants and cafes17
Dominick's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.6 mi
10 East Clinton Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Cow's Brow Creamery
Ice cream · 1.7 mi
Mo 09:00-19:00; Tu closed; We-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Su 09:00-20:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
128 Water Street, Newton
Mo-Sa 03:00-22:00; Su 04:00-21:00
5 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
First Presbyterian Church of Newton
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
54 High St, Newton
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare3
Map of Newton
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 17°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 19°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.8 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newton (0 mi away), rain and snow from Andover Twp 1.7 W, 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
Sussex County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blairstown Airport (1N7) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Lake Mohawk 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Crandon Lakes 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Hopatcong 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Byram Center 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Franklin 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Lake Hopatcong 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Mount Arlington 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Landing 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Netcong 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Budd Lake 12 mi south, about 20 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NewtonGreen2008, Ekem ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sussex County Courthouse (1847), Newton, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry W. Merriam House, Newton, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church, Newton, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newton First Presbyterian Church, ColonelHenry, CC BY-SA 3.0
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