Amherst, TX
Unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas
Amherst is a small unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas. It is 4.2 miles S of Reno, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 75473.
Amherst at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Lamar County
- ZIP code
- 75473
- Nearest town
- Reno (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.7278, -95.4792
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
- Augustwarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,241 mm
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 PARIS, TX US (USC00416794), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.
Amherst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Amherst?
Amherst has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,241 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
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 Paris › East: PAR.US82.FM195.Beacon, 4.6 miles SW of Amherst.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amherst.
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Questions about Amherst
Where is Amherst, TX?
Amherst is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, 4.2 miles S of Reno.
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Lamar County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, TX?
The ZIP code for Amherst is 75473.
What is the nearest town to Amherst?
Reno, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amherst?
Yes. The closest is Paris › East: PAR.US82.FM195.Beacon, 4.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
August, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst?
About 48.9 inches (1,241 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
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?
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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