Weather on February 8 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 56 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
February 8th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 40°F and lows near 19°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 8th was in 2017 (57°F average), while the coldest was 2026 (6°F) — a 51°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded February 8th dates, with snow falling 25% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.4"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for February 8th 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 | 17°F | -5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 46°F | 30°F | 2.01" | 0" |
| 2024 | 57°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 62°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 45°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 30°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 29°F | 22°F | 0.25" | 2" |
| 2019 | 70°F | 41°F | 1.52" | 0" |
| 2018 | 45°F | 21°F | 1.57" | 0" |
| 2017 | 68°F | 47°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2016 | 44°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 53°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 30°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 41°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 48°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 45°F | 21°F | 0.1" | 1" |
| 2010 | 23°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 57°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 34°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 20°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 35°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 62°F | 32°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2004 | 40°F | 21°F | 1.85" | 1" |
| 2003 | 29°F | 4°F | 0.64" | 1.5" |
| 2002 | 37°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 55°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 44°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 58°F | 33°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 1998 | 42°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 39°F | 27°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 1996 | 42°F | 33°F | 1.47" | 0" |
| 1995 | 19°F | 8°F | 0.18" | 3" |
| 1994 | 57°F | 25°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1993 | 49°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 29°F | 20°F | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 1991 | 34°F | 31°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1990 | 62°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 30°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 37°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 45°F | 14°F | 0.43" | 4.4" |
| 1986 | 41°F | 32°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1985 | 19°F | 8°F | 0" | 0.1" |
| 1984 | 35°F | 0°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 27°F | 20°F | 0.15" | 2" |
| 1982 | 48°F | 8°F | -- | 1" |
| 1981 | 42°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 36°F | 18°F | 0.03" | 1.2" |
| 1979 | 32°F | 7°F | 0.08" | 0.1" |
| 1978 | 26°F | -3°F | 0" | 0.1" |
| 1977 | 34°F | -12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 30°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 42°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 30°F | 21°F | 0.05" | 1.2" |
| 1973 | 43°F | 24°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1972 | 24°F | -8°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1971 | 37°F | 23°F | 0.36" | 0" |