Amherst Center, MA
Unincorporated community in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Amherst Center is a small unincorporated community in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is 1.0 miles SE of Amherst Town, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01003.
Amherst Center at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Hampshire County
- ZIP code
- 01003
- Nearest town
- Amherst Town (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3753, -72.5197
Weather in Amherst Center now
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Amherst Center weather by the hour
Amherst Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amherst Center.
This week in Amherst Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Amherst Center
What is the weather usually like in Amherst Center?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,183 mm
- 36.5 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Amherst Center: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMHERST, MA US (USC00190120), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst Center.
Amherst Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Amherst Center?
Amherst Center has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Amherst Center is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Amherst Center
The closest live webcam is Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WEST, 5.5 miles SW of Amherst Center.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amherst Center.
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Questions about Amherst Center
Where is Amherst Center, MA?
Amherst Center is an unincorporated community in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 1.0 miles SE of Amherst Town.
What county is Amherst Center in?
Amherst Center is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst Center, MA?
The ZIP code for Amherst Center is 01003.
What is the nearest town to Amherst Center?
Amherst Town, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amherst Center?
Yes. The closest is Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WEST, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amherst Center?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst Center?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst Center?
About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Amherst Center?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Amherst Center?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Amherst Center have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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