Weather on October 8 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
October 8th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 64°F and lows near 42°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 8th was in 2018 (69°F average), while the coldest was 2001 (34°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of October 8th dates historically, with the wettest October 8th recording 5.08" of rain. The last decade has been 7.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 8th 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 | 75°F | 55°F | 3.56" | 0" |
| 2024 | 65°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 52°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 66°F | 56°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 2020 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 70°F | 51°F | 2.69" | 0" |
| 2018 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 81°F | 48°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 2016 | 64°F | 57°F | 2.18" | 0" |
| 2015 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 59°F | 45°F | 1.78" | 0" |
| 2013 | 60°F | 35°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 2012 | 45°F | 33°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2011 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 67°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 57°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 69°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 53°F | 42°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 2005 | 69°F | 55°F | 1.93" | 0" |
| 2004 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 69°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 64°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 44°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 45°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 64°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 64°F | 50°F | 1.09" | 0" |
| 1997 | 74°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 61°F | 47°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1995 | 60°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 71°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 71°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 60°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 68°F | 57°F | 0.89" | 0" |
| 1989 | 46°F | 34°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1988 | 55°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 51°F | 35°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1986 | 72°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 65°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 59°F | 54°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 1983 | 70°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 55°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 67°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 61°F | 35°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1978 | 48°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 55°F | 43°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 1976 | 60°F | 47°F | 5.08" | 0" |
| 1975 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 57°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 69°F | 55°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1972 | 62°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 63°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |