New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in August
In August, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 81°F and a low of 60°F, with 4.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 250,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 37 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 81° / 60°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 37m
- Visitors
- 250,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Oak Hill, WV, 7.8 miles from the park's center, 2,040 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 82° / 60° | Very busy | Hot |
| Shenandoah National Park | 83° / 61° | Busy | Hot |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 86° / 62° | Very busy | Hot |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 82° / 62° | Busy | Hot |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 88° / 71° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
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