Weather on October 2 at New River Gorge

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

WVSoutheast1,000 ft elevation
Avg High66°F
Avg Low44°F
Warmest201972°F
Coldest197434°F

Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV

Planning Your Visit

October 2nd in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 44°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 2nd was in 2019 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (34°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of October 2nd dates historically, with the wettest October 2nd recording 3.18" of rain. The last decade has been 6.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 6.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for October 2nd in New River Gorge? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202575°F47°F0.36"0"
202477°F57°F0.05"0"
202372°F46°F0"0"
202248°F45°F3.18"0"
202171°F39°F0"0"
2020--34°F0"0"
201988°F57°F0"0"
201879°F53°F0"0"
201767°F34°F0"0"
201669°F47°F0"0"
201554°F47°F0.1"0"
201476°F46°F0"0"
201372°F46°F0"0"
201259°F46°F1.63"0"
201141°F36°F0.66"0"
201061°F35°F0"0"
200960°F41°F0"0"
200853°F42°F0.25"0"
200774°F48°F0"0"
200665°F39°F0"0"
200573°F45°F0"0"
200471°F50°F0"0"
200346°F33°F0"0"
200274°F53°F0"0"
200164°F32°F0"0"
200068°F42°F0"0"
199966°F35°F0"0"
199865°F35°F0"0"
199757°F32°F0"0"
199664°F54°F1.57"0"
199573°F51°F0"0"
199472°F51°F0"0"
199367°F41°F0.25"0"
199266°F31°F0"0"
199172°F44°F0"0"
199067°F42°F0"0"
198970°F58°F0.23"0"
198864°F57°F0.84"0"
198772°F34°F0.08"0"
198679°F63°F2.44"0"
198553°F43°F0.36"0"
198452°F39°F0"0"
198373°F50°F0.08"0"
198276°F44°F0"0"
198176°F40°F1.22"0"
198068°F50°F0"0"
197965°F49°F1.24"0"
197863°F48°F0"0"
197767°F46°F2.21"0"
197658°F48°F--0"
197561°F42°F0.38"0"
197443°F26°F0"0"
197374°F55°F1.19"0"
197266°F32°F0"0"
197169°F63°F0.25"0"

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