Amherst, NY
Unincorporated community in Erie County, New York
Amherst is a small unincorporated community in Erie County, New York. It is 0.9 miles SW of Eggertsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 14226.
Amherst at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Erie County
- ZIP code
- 14226
- Nearest town
- Eggertsville (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.9783, -78.8000
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 · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 95.4 insnowfall per year · 242 cm
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 BUFFALO, NY US (USW00014733), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.
Amherst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Amherst?
Amherst has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 95 inches fall in an average year.
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 City of Niagara Falls: Iowa - Big Creek Marina, 11.7 miles W of Amherst.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amherst.
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Other communities near Amherst
- Amherst subdivision0.5 mi SE
- Snyder1.3 mi SE
- Willow Ridge Estates2.4 mi N
- Getzville3.5 mi NE
- Woodstream Farms4.5 mi NE
- Walden4.7 mi S
- Soldiers Place5.2 mi SW
- Wurlitzer Park Village6.3 mi NW
- Wurlitzer Park Village6.3 mi NW
- Sawyer6.4 mi N
- Sawyer6.4 mi N
- Hoffman6.4 mi N
- Wendelville6.6 mi N
- Swormville6.6 mi NE
- Sour Spring Grove6.7 mi W
Questions about Amherst
Where is Amherst, NY?
Amherst is an unincorporated community in Erie County, New York, 0.9 miles SW of Eggertsville.
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Erie County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, NY?
The ZIP code for Amherst is 14226.
What is the nearest town to Amherst?
Eggertsville, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amherst?
Yes. The closest is City of Niagara Falls: Iowa - Big Creek Marina, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Amherst?
Yes, about 95 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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