Weather on February 17 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 56 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
February 17th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 24°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 17th was in 1976 (56°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (7°F) — a 49°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 55% of recorded February 17th dates, with snow falling 23% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 10"). The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 17th 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 | 52°F | 24°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2025 | 50°F | 17°F | 0.56" | 2" |
| 2024 | 44°F | 23°F | 1.42" | 1.1" |
| 2023 | 54°F | 43°F | 6.81" | 0" |
| 2022 | 58°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 31°F | 11°F | 0.1" | 1" |
| 2020 | 51°F | -- | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 41°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 53°F | 29°F | 2.08" | 0" |
| 2017 | 39°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 32°F | 28°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2015 | 13°F | 1°F | 1.88" | 10" |
| 2014 | 30°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 25°F | 10°F | 0.15" | 1.5" |
| 2012 | 47°F | 34°F | 0.81" | 0" |
| 2011 | 60°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 20°F | 14°F | 0.05" | 4" |
| 2009 | 38°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 54°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 23°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 63°F | 36°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2005 | 50°F | 28°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2004 | 39°F | 14°F | -- | -- |
| 2003 | 24°F | 20°F | 1.37" | 2" |
| 2002 | 48°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 51°F | 28°F | 2.29" | 0" |
| 2000 | 61°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 57°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 51°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 43°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 24°F | 11°F | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 1995 | 48°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 55°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 32°F | 24°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1992 | 41°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 35°F | 9°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 1990 | 54°F | 24°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1989 | 35°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 54°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 30°F | 24°F | 0.2" | 0.9" |
| 1986 | 51°F | 40°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 1985 | 40°F | 25°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1984 | 59°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 48°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 52°F | 39°F | 1.14" | 0" |
| 1981 | 56°F | 40°F | 0.76" | 0" |
| 1980 | 21°F | 8°F | 0.2" | 2" |
| 1979 | 29°F | 4°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1978 | 34°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 27°F | -- | 0.51" | 2" |
| 1976 | 61°F | 51°F | 0.64" | 0" |
| 1975 | 61°F | 40°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1974 | 42°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 19°F | -3°F | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 1972 | 38°F | 28°F | 0.41" | 1" |
| 1971 | 56°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |