Weather on December 30 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
December 30th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 25°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 30th was in 1990 (60°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (3°F) — a 57°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded December 30th dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 7.5"). The last decade has been 6.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 30th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47°F | 13°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 2024 | 59°F | 40°F | 1.27" | 0" |
| 2023 | 43°F | 26°F | 0.13" | 1.5" |
| 2022 | 60°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 54°F | 42°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 2020 | 35°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 66°F | 51°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 2018 | 45°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 27°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 45°F | 23°F | 0.03" | 2" |
| 2015 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 35°F | 27°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 2013 | 42°F | 31°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 2012 | 35°F | 19°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 2011 | 43°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 35°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 25°F | 11°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 43°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 46°F | 28°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2006 | 55°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 35°F | 30°F | 0.38" | 1" |
| 2004 | 42°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 62°F | 28°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2002 | 49°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 30°F | 12°F | 0.13" | 1" |
| 2000 | 30°F | 10°F | 0.2" | 1.5" |
| 1999 | 33°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 38°F | 15°F | 0.15" | 1" |
| 1997 | 27°F | 22°F | 1.17" | 7.5" |
| 1996 | 60°F | 35°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1995 | 43°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 46°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 24°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 33°F | 30°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1990 | 67°F | 54°F | 1.42" | 0" |
| 1989 | 49°F | 39°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 1988 | 40°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 35°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 34°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 32°F | 3°F | -- | 1" |
| 1984 | 58°F | 50°F | 0.69" | 0" |
| 1983 | 12°F | -6°F | 0" | 0.2" |
| 1982 | 35°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 40°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 42°F | 26°F | 0.25" | 2" |
| 1979 | 55°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 48°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 37°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 45°F | -5°F | 0.08" | 3" |
| 1975 | 52°F | 37°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1974 | 50°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 46°F | 21°F | 1.17" | 0" |
| 1972 | 58°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 62°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |