Weather

Clouds float through the gorge
Clouds float through the gorge.

NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin

 

Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.

 

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Average Temperatures and Precipitation for Beckley, WV
(from the National Weather Service)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
High 38 42 51 63 70 75
Low 19 21 27 38 47 55
Precipitation 2.81 2.54 3.28 3.42 4.57 3.57


Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 78 77 71 62 52 41
Low 59 57 50 39 30 22
Precipiation 5.23 3.42 2.94 2.42 2.88 3.00

(Temperatures measured in Fahrenheit; precipitation measured in inches)

 

Weather Forecasts
(from the National Weather Service)

Beckley, WV
Fayetteville, WV
Sandstone, WV

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