Weather on September 17 at New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Based on 55 years of data from Beckley, WV
Planning Your Visit
September 17th in New River Gorge National Park (via Beckley, WV) typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 50°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 17th was in 1991 (73°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (47°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of September 17th dates historically, with the wettest September 17th recording 1.98" of rain. The last decade has been 4.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for September 17th 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 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 72°F | 51°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2023 | 73°F | 45°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 2022 | 74°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 76°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 71°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 86°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 70°F | 65°F | 0.56" | 0" |
| 2017 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 75°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 63°F | 52°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2013 | 71°F | 42°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2012 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 59°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 73°F | 57°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2009 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 65°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 66°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 76°F | 61°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2004 | 72°F | 57°F | 1.91" | 0" |
| 2003 | 68°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 75°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 65°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 64°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 81°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 72°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 63°F | 55°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1995 | 62°F | 57°F | 1.47" | 0" |
| 1994 | 70°F | 55°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 1993 | 75°F | 60°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1992 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 60°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 66°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 64°F | 56°F | 1.65" | 0" |
| 1987 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 74°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 63°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 75°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 72°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 64°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 73°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 72°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1977 | 76°F | 59°F | 1.98" | 0" |
| 1976 | 66°F | 52°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 1975 | 68°F | 55°F | 1.22" | 0" |
| 1974 | 73°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 77°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 71°F | 53°F | 1.24" | 0" |