New River Gorge National Park weather in September

September in New River Gorge National Park: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #203 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

New River Gorge National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall76 mm / 3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
September in New River Gorge National Park: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in September?
In September, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 15.6°C, with about 76.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in September?
New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in September.

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