Climate normals · 1970–2000
Amherst Climate
Amherst is a city in United States (NY) with a population of about 122,366. Its average annual temperature is 9°C (48°F), with roughly 987 mm of rain per year.
9°C
Avg Temp
987
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Amherst Climate
Amherst has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F) and receives about 987 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9°C
Avg Temp
987
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 24° | 71 mm |
| February | -4° / 25° | 58 mm |
| March | 1° / 34° | 70 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 77 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 84 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 92 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 80 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 90 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 98 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 81 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 96 mm |
| December | -1° / 30° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Amherst
The most comfortable months to visit Amherst are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Amherst are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Amherst, United States has an average annual temperature of 9°C and about 987 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Amherst average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.