Weather on February 29 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
WVSoutheast1,000 ft elevation
Avg High49°F
Avg Low21°F
Warmest197255°F
Coldest198419°F
Based on 14 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 21°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (55°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (19°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 57% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 14% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.5").
Planning for February 29th in New River Gorge? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62°F | 21°F | 2.08" | 0" |
| 2020 | 32°F | 17°F | 0.28" | 2" |
| 2016 | 62°F | 22°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2012 | 64°F | 23°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 2008 | 28°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 57°F | 17°F | -- | -- |
| 2000 | 51°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 33°F | 15°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1992 | 51°F | 26°F | 0.61" | 0" |
| 1988 | 50°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 23°F | 14°F | 0.48" | 3.5" |
| 1980 | 30°F | 12°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1976 | 72°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 70°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
February 29 at Nearby Parks
Holiday Weather at New River Gorge
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