Weather on February 9 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 56 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
February 9th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 40°F and lows near 18°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 9th was in 2023 (52°F average), while the coldest was 2026 (10°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded February 9th dates, with snow falling 25% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.3"). The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 9th 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 | 24°F | -5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 60°F | 33°F | 2.29" | 0" |
| 2024 | 61°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 42°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 44°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 36°F | 21°F | 0.3" | 3" |
| 2019 | 41°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 34°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 59°F | 24°F | 1.09" | 0" |
| 2016 | 39°F | 20°F | 0.2" | 1" |
| 2015 | 60°F | 35°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 2014 | 30°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 44°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 32°F | 24°F | 0.28" | 0.5" |
| 2011 | 25°F | 9°F | 0.03" | 1" |
| 2010 | 31°F | 14°F | 0.15" | 1" |
| 2009 | 56°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 45°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 22°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 30°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 51°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 32°F | 19°F | 0.13" | 2" |
| 2003 | 23°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 51°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 66°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 46°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 50°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 49°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 34°F | 26°F | 0.97" | 0" |
| 1996 | 42°F | 33°F | 0.64" | 0" |
| 1995 | 28°F | -4°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 59°F | 22°F | 4.06" | 1" |
| 1993 | 59°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 27°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 51°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 65°F | 33°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1989 | 24°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 40°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 20°F | 10°F | 0.03" | 0.5" |
| 1986 | 35°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 25°F | 0°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 54°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 40°F | 7°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 48°F | 27°F | 1.96" | 1" |
| 1981 | 33°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 33°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 25°F | 6°F | 0.15" | 2.5" |
| 1978 | 33°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 40°F | -2°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 38°F | 20°F | 0.05" | 1" |
| 1975 | 33°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 25°F | 14°F | 1.07" | 5.3" |
| 1973 | 27°F | 10°F | 0.74" | 2" |
| 1972 | 31°F | 11°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1971 | 25°F | 9°F | 0.81" | 3" |