Park climate1991–2020 climate normals796 m source elevationNASA POWER

Review long term monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight patterns

Gauley River National Recreation Area Monthly Climate Averages and Atmospheric Data Profiles

Name: Gauley River National Recreation Area monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Examine the twelve month climate normals for Gauley River National Recreation Area, derived from a representative coordinate at 796.07 meters elevation. This climate record details long term averages for minimum and maximum temperatures, mean daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours from 1991 to 2020. Providing a baseline for atmospheric patterns, these measurements distinguish annual climate norms from current local weather or daily forecasts across the landscape.

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A stylized digital illustration of a dam structure on a river, surrounded by lush green forests with rolling hills in the background under a soft pastel sunset.

Annual climate pattern

Long term monthly temperature averages and precipitation rates across twelve coordinate records

Gauley River National Recreation Area Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Rhythms

Average monthly temperatures move from winter lows into midsummer peaks while daily precipitation rates follow a parallel distribution across the twelve recorded periods. NASA POWER climatology data for a single representative coordinate outlines these long term monthly patterns without predicting live weather conditions or localized variations.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 9.7 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Twelve-month climate

Trace long-term monthly normals across temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight hours.

Gauley River National Recreation Area Weather by Month: Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Examine twelve distinct monthly records of average temperature, average daily precipitation, relative humidity, and wind speed at a representative park coordinate from 1991 to 2020. Comparing these long-term climate normals across the calendar year clarifies shifting environmental conditions without relying on single annual averages or short-term forecasts.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-2.4 °C-16.7° to 13.5°	2.7 mm/day	87.6%	3.1 m/s	9.7 hours
February	-0.9 °C-14.8° to 14.5°	2.8 mm/day	86.4%	3.1 m/s	10.6 hours
March	3.4 °C-11.3° to 19°	3.2 mm/day	83.5%	2.9 m/s	11.8 hours
April	9.5 °C-5.1° to 23.2°	3.3 mm/day	79.5%	2.6 m/s	13 hours
May	14.7 °C0.7° to 26.2°	3.8 mm/day	80.5%	2 m/s	14.1 hours
June	18.8 °C7° to 28.4°	3.7 mm/day	80.8%	1.7 m/s	14.6 hours
July	20.8 °C10.4° to 30.7°	3.8 mm/day	78.4%	1.5 m/s	14.4 hours
August	20.4 °C9.4° to 30.7°	2.8 mm/day	74.8%	1.5 m/s	13.4 hours
September	17.2 °C3.8° to 29.9°	2.8 mm/day	72.4%	1.7 m/s	12.2 hours
October	10.7 °C-3.3° to 25.4°	2.4 mm/day	74.8%	2 m/s	11 hours
November	4.3 °C-8° to 19.9°	2.6 mm/day	79.2%	2.3 m/s	9.9 hours
December	-0.3 °C-13° to 14.3°	2.8 mm/day	86%	2.6 m/s	9.4 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: -2.4 °C; July: 20.8 °C; Change from January to July: +23.2 °C
Precipitation: January: 2.7 mm/day; July: 3.8 mm/day; Change from January to July: +1.2 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.7 hours; July: 14.4 hours; Change from January to July: +4.7 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight norms across twelve months

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Gauley River National Recreation Area

Comparative monthly averages establish baseline temperature, precipitation, and daylight patterns derived from stored climatology records for a single representative coordinate. These calculations summarize annual variation across multiple variables rather than documenting individual weather events or conditions across every location.

Warmest month: July20.8 °C
Coolest month: January-2.4 °C
Wettest month: July3.8 mm/day
Driest month: October2.4 mm/day
Most humid month: January87.6%
Windiest month: February3.1 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.6 hours

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Comparing Gauley River National Recreation Area Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Analyzing monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across different protected areas reveals distinct regional atmospheric variations. Structured multi-park records provide a consistent baseline for reviewing long-term climate normals and annual weather rhythms.