Weather on October 17 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
October 17th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 38°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 1989 (65°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (34°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 7.26" of rain. The last decade has been 3.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th in New River Gorge? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 58°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 43°F | 39°F | 0.36" | 0" |
| 2022 | 58°F | 43°F | 2.57" | 0" |
| 2021 | 64°F | 40°F | 1.27" | 0" |
| 2020 | 52°F | 27°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2019 | 52°F | 37°F | 2.16" | 0" |
| 2018 | 50°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 53°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 56°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 53°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 64°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 59°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 71°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 57°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 42°F | 35°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2008 | 64°F | 50°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 2007 | 74°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 56°F | 36°F | 1.6" | 0" |
| 2005 | 56°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 50°F | 31°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 2003 | 58°F | 42°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2002 | 50°F | 39°F | 1.3" | 0" |
| 2001 | 58°F | 37°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 2000 | 70°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 69°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 77°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 57°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 70°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 62°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 71°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 66°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 50°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 55°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 73°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 69°F | 60°F | 7.26" | 0" |
| 1988 | 69°F | 43°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 1987 | 72°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 54°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 75°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 50°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 71°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 75°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 53°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 45°F | 24°F | 1.02" | 0" |
| 1976 | 49°F | 31°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1975 | 70°F | 50°F | 2.18" | 0" |
| 1974 | 57°F | 35°F | 0.97" | 0" |
| 1973 | 55°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 63°F | 33°F | 1.14" | 0" |
| 1971 | 67°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |