New River Gorge National Park weather in December
December in New River Gorge National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #335 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 cm / 5.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- December in New River Gorge National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in December?
- In December, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 9.1°C and a low of 1°C, with about 118.5 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in December?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
- Does it snow in New River Gorge National Park in December?
- New River Gorge National Park sees roughly 14.1 cm of snowfall in December.