Weather on January 29 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 56 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
January 29th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 41°F and lows near 19°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 29th was in 1975 (54°F average), while the coldest was 2014 (0°F) — a 54°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 39% of recorded January 29th dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for January 29th 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 | 0°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 44°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 45°F | 29°F | 0.89" | 0.5" |
| 2023 | 51°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 34°F | 10°F | 0.38" | 2" |
| 2021 | 26°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 30°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 47°F | 16°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2018 | 47°F | 33°F | 0.58" | 0" |
| 2017 | 38°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 42°F | 8°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2015 | -- | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 8°F | -8°F | 0.13" | 1" |
| 2013 | 55°F | 33°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2012 | 39°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 31°F | 17°F | 0.2" | 1" |
| 2010 | 40°F | 13°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 59°F | 24°F | -- | 0" |
| 2008 | 48°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 25°F | 6°F | 0.25" | 2" |
| 2006 | 57°F | 26°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2005 | 30°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 23°F | 11°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 37°F | 20°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2002 | 64°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 54°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 25°F | -12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 61°F | 33°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1998 | 35°F | 23°F | 0.1" | 5" |
| 1997 | 37°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 39°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 29°F | 26°F | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 1994 | 44°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 46°F | 25°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 52°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 57°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 49°F | 37°F | 2.79" | 0" |
| 1989 | 62°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 52°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 48°F | 17°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 30°F | 7°F | 0.13" | 2.5" |
| 1985 | 28°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 36°F | 30°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 55°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 44°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 36°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 30°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 24°F | 18°F | 0.15" | 0.4" |
| 1978 | 15°F | 0°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1977 | 14°F | -10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 33°F | 25°F | 0.25" | 1" |
| 1975 | 65°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 56°F | 38°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1973 | 38°F | 15°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1972 | 47°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 40°F | 1°F | 0.05" | 0.4" |