New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in January
In January, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 41°F and a low of 23°F, with 3.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 40,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 48 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 41° / 23°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 48m
- Visitors
- 40,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
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 January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 45° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Shenandoah National Park | 43° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 42° / 23° | Moderate | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 47° / 27° | Quiet | Cool |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
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