Amherst Town, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amherst Town.
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What is the weather usually like in Amherst Town?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°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 Town: 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 Town.
Amherst Town weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst Town 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 | 6:59 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:32 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 Town?
Amherst Town has a warm-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 13°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 Town is June to September. At 295 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 Town
What is the hottest month in Amherst Town?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst Town?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst Town?
About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Amherst Town?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Amherst Town?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Amherst Town have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Amherst Town in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 29°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Amherst Town?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Amherst Town weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Amherst Town.
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