New River Gorge National Park weather in March
March in New River Gorge National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #247 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 111 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.9 cm / 2.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- March in New River Gorge National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in March?
- In March, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 13.7°C and a low of 3.4°C, with about 111.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in March?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
- Does it snow in New River Gorge National Park in March?
- New River Gorge National Park sees roughly 6.9 cm of snowfall in March.