New River Gorge National Park weather in January
January in New River Gorge National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #378 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 121 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 22 cm / 8.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- January in New River Gorge National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in January?
- In January, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 6.1°C and a low of -1.8°C, with about 120.7 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in January?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in New River Gorge National Park in January?
- New River Gorge National Park sees roughly 22 cm of snowfall in January.