Climate Amherst - Virginia
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 47 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 76 | 84 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 25 | 27 | 33 | 42 | 51 | 60 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.21 | 3.01 | 3.74 | 3.41 | 4.51 | 3.59 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 61 | 50 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 28 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.04 | 3.77 | 4.16 | 3.64 | 3.61 | 3.56 |
Amherst experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are hot, while winters are cold. The area is fairly wet, with rainfall spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can sometimes occur during the warmer months.
Amherst Climate Graph - Virginia Climate Chart
Daily normals Amherst - Virginia - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 46.9 | 25.0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 46.9 | 24.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 46.8 | 24.9 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 46.8 | 24.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 46.8 | 24.8 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 46.8 | 24.7 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 46.8 | 24.7 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 46.8 | 24.7 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 46.8 | 24.7 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 46.8 | 24.7 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 46.9 | 24.7 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 46.9 | 24.7 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 46.9 | 24.7 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 47.0 | 24.7 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 47.0 | 24.7 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 47.1 | 24.7 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 47.2 | 24.7 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 47.2 | 24.8 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 47.3 | 24.8 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 47.4 | 24.8 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 47.4 | 24.9 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 47.5 | 24.9 | 2.28 | 2.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 47.6 | 25.0 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 47.7 | 25.0 | 2.48 | 2.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 47.8 | 25.1 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 47.9 | 25.1 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 48.0 | 25.2 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 48.1 | 25.3 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 48.2 | 25.3 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 48.4 | 25.4 | 3.11 | 3.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 48.5 | 25.5 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Amherst - October 2015
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | 80.1 | 59.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Oct | 61.0 | 51.1 | 0.15 | - | - |
| 03 Oct | 54.0 | 48.0 | 2.50 | - | - |
| 04 Oct | 57.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Oct | 57.9 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Oct | 66.9 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Oct | 73.9 | 45.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Oct | 80.1 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Oct | 79.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Oct | 80.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Oct | 62.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Oct | 72.0 | 43.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Oct | 78.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 14 Oct | 80.1 | 59.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Oct | 75.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 16 Oct | 72.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Oct | 71.1 | 35.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Oct | 63.0 | 28.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Oct | 60.1 | 28.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 20 Oct | 61.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 21 Oct | 70.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 22 Oct | 78.1 | 39.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 23 Oct | 82.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 24 Oct | 75.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 25 Oct | 62.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 26 Oct | 60.1 | 48.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 27 Oct | 68.0 | 46.0 | T | - | - |
| 28 Oct | 60.1 | 46.9 | 1.35 | - | - |
| 29 Oct | 68.0 | 57.0 | 0.56 | - | - |
| 30 Oct | 70.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 31 Oct | 64.9 | 34.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
Past weather Amherst
| Oct 15 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 69.1 ºF | 47 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 45.5 ºF | 25 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 4.56 inch | 3.21 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 82.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 54.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 59.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 28.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather October 2015 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Amherst - Virginia
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Virginia | |
| County | - | |
| City | Amherst | |
| Zip Code | 24521 | |
| Longitude | -79.05 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 37.59 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 768ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Amherst - Virginia
| Local Time | 07:17 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Amherst - Virginia
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Amherst weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 68ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 44ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 44.25 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Amherst
Longitude: -79.0514, Latitude: 37.5851
Average weather Amherst, VA - 24521
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2008-2015
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...