New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in December
In December, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 45°F and a low of 27°F, with 3.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 56,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 33 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 45° / 27°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 33m
- Visitors
- 56,000
- 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 December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 46° / 26° | Moderate | Cool |
| Shenandoah National Park | 47° / 28° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 45° / 27° | Busy | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 50° / 29° | Moderate | Cool |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
All twelve months at New River Gorge · National parks to visit in December