Amherst, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Amherst now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,177 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 TYE RVR 1 SE, VA US (USC00448600), adjusted for the elevation of Amherst.
Amherst weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amherst through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 38 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Amherst is April–May and September–October. At 761 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.
More about Amherst
Weather in towns near Amherst
Questions about the weather in Amherst
What is the hottest month in Amherst?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Amherst?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Amherst?
About 46.3 inches (1,177 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).
What is the weather like in Amherst in November?
Highs average 61°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Amherst?
Around 6:54 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 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.
Last updated: