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United StatesThe climate of Amherst
The current climate in Amherst features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Amherst, Massachusetts.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Amherst in recent years was 37°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Amherst gets 1772 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 180 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Amherst?
The best time to visit Amherst for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Amherst.
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Climate Table of Amherst
The climate table of Amherst shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 133 | 142 | 128 | 216 | 147 | 92 | 191 | 133 | 154 | 119 | 149 | 168 |
| Snow (cm) | 46 | 64 | 28 | 7,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 6,0 | 28 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Amherst, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Amherst
Yearly Temperature in Amherst
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Amherst, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Amherst
Total Yearly Precipitation in Amherst
Average Snowfall per Month in Amherst
Total Yearly Snowfall in Amherst
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Amherst, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Amherst
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Average weather in Amherst by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Amherst. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.