Weather on July 17 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
July 17th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 17th was in 1988 (78°F average), while the coldest was 2014 (57°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of July 17th dates historically, with the wettest July 17th recording 3.28" of rain. The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 17th in New River Gorge? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 92°F | 62°F | 0.76" | 0" |
| 2023 | 77°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 83°F | 59°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2020 | 84°F | 65°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2019 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 84°F | 64°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 2017 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 81°F | 57°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 2015 | 81°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 69°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 69°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 78°F | 62°F | 0.43" | 0" |
| 2008 | 79°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 79°F | 65°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2004 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 73°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 75°F | 64°F | 3.28" | -- |
| 1998 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 82°F | 64°F | 0.66" | 0" |
| 1994 | 76°F | 53°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1993 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 75°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 78°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 78°F | 62°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 1983 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 1982 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 75°F | 57°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 1980 | -- | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 82°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 75°F | 55°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1977 | 92°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 73°F | 54°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 1975 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 80°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 79°F | 58°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1972 | 78°F | 63°F | 0.99" | 0" |
| 1971 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |