Amherst, NC
Unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina
Amherst is a small unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina. It is 3.0 miles S of Drexel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28619.
Amherst at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Burke County
- ZIP code
- 28619
- Nearest town
- Drexel (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7989, -81.5964
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 · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,309 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Amherst: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORGANTON, NC US (USC00315838), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.
Amherst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Amherst?
Amherst has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Amherst is April–May and September–October. 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 Morganton, 6.3 miles SW of Amherst.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amherst.
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Questions about Amherst
Where is Amherst, NC?
Amherst is an unincorporated community in Burke County, North Carolina, 3.0 miles S of Drexel.
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, NC?
The ZIP code for Amherst is 28619.
What is the nearest town to Amherst?
Drexel, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amherst?
Yes. The closest is Morganton, 6.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst?
About 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Amherst?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Amherst?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Amherst have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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