Amherst, ME weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Amherst now

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Amherst weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amherst.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Amherst

What is the weather usually like in Amherst?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°24°45°65°85°26°9°Jan31°11°Feb39°20°Mar51°30°Apr65°41°May74°50°Jun80°56°Jul78°55°Aug68°47°Sep55°36°Oct44°27°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.1"Feb3.8"Mar4.0"Apr3.7"May4.0"Jun3.4"Jul3.4"Aug3.8"Sep4.8"Oct4.4"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Amherst: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ORONO, ME US (USC00176430), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.

Amherst weather month by month

January
26° 9°F
3.8 in of rain
February
31° 11°F
3.1 in of rain
March
39° 20°F
3.8 in of rain
April
51° 30°F
4.0 in of rain
May
65° 41°F
3.7 in of rain
June
74° 50°F
4.0 in of rain
July
80° 56°F
3.4 in of rain
August
78° 55°F
3.4 in of rain
September
68° 47°F
3.8 in of rain
October
55° 36°F
4.8 in of rain
November
44° 27°F
4.4 in of rain
December
33° 17°F
4.5 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM4:20 PM9 h 14 min
February6:32 AM5:03 PM10 h 30 min
March6:43 AM6:40 PM11 h 56 min
April5:46 AM7:20 PM13 h 33 min
May5:02 AM7:57 PM14 h 54 min
June4:44 AM8:23 PM15 h 38 min
July5:00 AM8:18 PM15 h 18 min
August5:34 AM7:41 PM14 h 7 min
September6:11 AM6:46 PM12 h 35 min
October6:48 AM5:50 PM11 h 2 min
November6:29 AM4:06 PM9 h 37 min
December7:02 AM3:54 PM8 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Amherst?

Amherst has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Amherst is June to September. At 581 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Amherst

What is the hottest month in Amherst?

July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Amherst?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Amherst?

About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Amherst?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Amherst?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Amherst have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Amherst in November?

Highs average 44°F and lows 27°F, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Amherst?

Around 6:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Amherst weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Amherst.

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