What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1772 mm per year, averaging 148 mm per month
- Snowfall: 180 cm per year
- Driest months: 92 mm in June, 119 mm in October and 128 mm in March
- Wettest months: 216 mm in April, 191 mm in July and 168 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Amherst
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Amherst, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Amherst
This graph shows how much rainfall Amherst, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Amherst
This graph shows how much snow Amherst, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Amherst
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Amherst
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Amherst, Massachusetts. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Amherst
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Amherst, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Amherst
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Amherst, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
