Weather on May 31 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
May 31st in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 52°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 31st was in 1991 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2021 (46°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of May 31st dates historically, with the wettest May 31st recording 7.67" of rain. 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 May 31st 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 | 64°F | 50°F | 0.64" | 0" |
| 2024 | 66°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 53°F | 40°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2020 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 76°F | 59°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 2018 | 78°F | 64°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2017 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 77°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 84°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 84°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 78°F | 56°F | 1.02" | 0" |
| 2009 | 68°F | 51°F | 1.6" | 0" |
| 2008 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 83°F | 64°F | 1.45" | 0" |
| 2005 | 71°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 68°F | 55°F | 7.67" | 0" |
| 2003 | 68°F | 51°F | 0.71" | 0" |
| 2002 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 68°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 79°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 82°F | 55°F | 2.51" | 0" |
| 1997 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 72°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 78°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 66°F | 57°F | 0.74" | 0" |
| 1992 | 59°F | 50°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1991 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 75°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 84°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 84°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 79°F | 59°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1986 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 61°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 68°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 71°F | 58°F | 1.02" | 0" |
| 1980 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 79°F | 52°F | 0.66" | 0" |
| 1977 | 77°F | 52°F | 0.84" | 0" |
| 1976 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 82°F | 61°F | 1.68" | 0" |
| 1973 | 67°F | 48°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 1972 | 70°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 76°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |