Weather on May 9 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 56 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
May 9th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 44°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 9th was in 1996 (68°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (43°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 50% of May 9th dates historically, with the wettest May 9th recording 2.72" of rain. The last decade has been 7.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 9th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 74°F | 48°F | 0.56" | 0" |
| 2024 | 74°F | 54°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 2023 | 76°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 61°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 57°F | 40°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2020 | 59°F | 27°F | 1.35" | 0" |
| 2019 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 58°F | 32°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2016 | 61°F | 44°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2015 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 78°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 60°F | 45°F | 1.52" | 0" |
| 2012 | 77°F | 51°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2011 | 67°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 61°F | 37°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2009 | 76°F | 51°F | 2.72" | 0" |
| 2008 | 73°F | 55°F | 0.89" | 0" |
| 2007 | 75°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 53°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 71°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 75°F | 55°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 2002 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 63°F | 51°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2000 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 63°F | 54°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1997 | 69°F | 52°F | 0.99" | 0" |
| 1996 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 73°F | 53°F | 1.55" | 0" |
| 1994 | 67°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 79°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 51°F | 43°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 1991 | 69°F | 51°F | 1.07" | 0" |
| 1990 | 75°F | 45°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1989 | 57°F | 39°F | 2.08" | 0" |
| 1988 | 72°F | 51°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1987 | 77°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 66°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 73°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 54°F | 35°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1983 | 58°F | 33°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1982 | 70°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 74°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 58°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 83°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 75°F | 44°F | 1.22" | 0" |
| 1977 | 66°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 67°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 72°F | 52°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1974 | 72°F | 48°F | 0.58" | 0" |
| 1973 | 69°F | 50°F | 2.03" | 0" |
| 1972 | 60°F | 45°F | 1.65" | 0" |
| 1971 | 67°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |