Weather on January 27 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 56 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
January 27th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 40°F and lows near 18°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 27th was in 1974 (58°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (7°F) — a 51°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded January 27th dates, with snow falling 21% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 14"). The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 27th in New River Gorge? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31°F | -1°F | 0.18" | 0.7" |
| 2025 | 42°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 62°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 48°F | 23°F | 0.25" | 0.5" |
| 2022 | 26°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 58°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 32°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 30°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 54°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 41°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 46°F | 27°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 2015 | -- | 17°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2014 | 43°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 25°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 60°F | 42°F | 1.27" | 0" |
| 2011 | 34°F | 20°F | 1.63" | 3" |
| 2010 | 29°F | 22°F | 0.15" | 1" |
| 2009 | 35°F | 21°F | 0.48" | 0" |
| 2008 | 33°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 35°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 30°F | 13°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 42°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 29°F | 22°F | -- | 1.5" |
| 2003 | 29°F | 1°F | 0.05" | 2" |
| 2002 | 51°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 34°F | 19°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2000 | 18°F | 6°F | 0.05" | 1.5" |
| 1999 | 51°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 32°F | 30°F | 3.02" | 14" |
| 1997 | 35°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 50°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 40°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 45°F | 31°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 1993 | 38°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 45°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 45°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 53°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 47°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 24°F | 8°F | -- | 0.5" |
| 1987 | 28°F | -14°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 17°F | -2°F | 0.28" | 1.8" |
| 1985 | 27°F | -2°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1984 | 54°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 39°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 38°F | -6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 51°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 45°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 41°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 25°F | 6°F | 0.05" | 1" |
| 1977 | 32°F | 20°F | 0.64" | 1" |
| 1976 | 53°F | 23°F | 1.22" | 0" |
| 1975 | 46°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 66°F | 50°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1973 | 50°F | 40°F | 1.24" | 0" |
| 1972 | 41°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 23°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |