Amherst, TX weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Amherst now
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Amherst weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amherst.
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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 · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 18.0 inprecipitation per year · 458 mm
- 6.8 insnowfall per year · 17 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 LITTLEFIELD, TX US (USC00415265), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.
Amherst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:16 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:46 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:36 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:48 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 7:10 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 7:31 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:53 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Amherst?
Amherst has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 18.0 inches (458 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Amherst is April–May and September–October. At 3,652 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
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst?
About 18.0 inches (458 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Amherst?
Yes, about 7 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?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Amherst in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 31°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Amherst?
Around 7:21 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Amherst weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Amherst.
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