Weather on May 26 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
May 26th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 49°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 1989 (72°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (45°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.35" of rain. The last decade has been 3.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 26th in New River Gorge? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66°F | 36°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 2024 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 67°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 83°F | 56°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 2020 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 62°F | 50°F | 1.45" | 0" |
| 2016 | 78°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 79°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 59°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 74°F | 59°F | 3.35" | 0" |
| 2008 | 76°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 79°F | 57°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2005 | 56°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 78°F | 59°F | 2.03" | 0" |
| 2003 | 69°F | 44°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 2002 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 61°F | 39°F | 0.89" | 0" |
| 2000 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 67°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 74°F | 56°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 1997 | 70°F | 60°F | 2.41" | 0" |
| 1996 | 72°F | 59°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 1995 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 65°F | 53°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1993 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1992 | 56°F | 47°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1991 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 79°F | 59°F | 1.12" | 0" |
| 1989 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 66°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 77°F | 59°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1986 | 69°F | 49°F | 0.61" | 0" |
| 1985 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 77°F | 58°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1983 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 72°F | 54°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 1981 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 72°F | 47°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 1979 | 58°F | 34°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1978 | 85°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 65°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 63°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 78°F | 52°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1972 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |