New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in September
In September, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 75°F and a low of 54°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 189,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 12 hours 23 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 75° / 54°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 12h 23m
- Visitors
- 189,000
- Crowds
- Busy
September is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
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 September
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 75° / 53° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Shenandoah National Park | 78° / 54° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 79° / 54° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 78° / 56° | Busy | Mild |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 81° / 64° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
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