Amherst, MT
Unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana
Amherst is a small unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana. It is 0.3 miles NE of Spring Creek Colony, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59462.
Amherst at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fergus County
- ZIP code
- 59462
- Nearest town
- Spring Creek Colony (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.1497, -109.6242
Weather in Amherst now
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Amherst weather by the hour
Amherst weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amherst.
This week in Amherst
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Amherst
What is the weather usually like in Amherst?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 436 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 LEWISTOWN MUNI AP, MT US (USW00024036), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.
Amherst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 4:57 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:32 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 4:31 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
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 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (436 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Amherst 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
The closest live webcam is Great Falls, 81.9 miles W of Amherst.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amherst.
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Map of Amherst, MT
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Other communities near Amherst
- Spring Creek Junction2.9 mi SE
- Ware3.1 mi NW
- Ross Fork5.9 mi SW
- Kolin7.6 mi SW
- West Lewistown8.3 mi SE
- Baxter8.7 mi E
- Samples Crossing9.7 mi NW
- Samples Crossing9.7 mi NW
- Roy-Winifred Junction9.9 mi SE
- Valley View Castle Mobile Home Park10.1 mi SE
- Sawyers Trailer Park11.0 mi SE
- Sawyers Trailer Park11.0 mi SE
- Akerville11.4 mi SE
- Lewistown Junction11.8 mi SE
- Seright12.6 mi S
Questions about Amherst
Where is Amherst, MT?
Amherst is an unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana, 0.3 miles NE of Spring Creek Colony.
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Fergus County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, MT?
The ZIP code for Amherst is 59462.
What is the nearest town to Amherst?
Spring Creek Colony, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amherst?
Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 81.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst?
About 17.2 inches (436 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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).
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