New River Gorge National Park weather in August
August in New River Gorge National Park: hot, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #387 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New River Gorge National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- August in New River Gorge National Park: hot, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in August?
- In August, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 18.7°C, with about 109.2 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in August?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in August.