What is today's weather forecast for Amherst, MA?

Today's forecast for Amherst shows a high of 37 degrees and a low of 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Amherst, MA?

The 7-day forecast for Amherst shows highs from 24 to 37 degrees and lows from 2 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Amherst, MA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Amherst this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Amherst weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Amherst forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Amherst, MA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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25°F
Feels Like 25°F

Humidity 90% Dew Point 22°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.94 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1 mi. NNE of central Amherst
at 5:45 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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30%

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MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 24°F to 37°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 38°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Amherst, MA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Sunny, with a high near 24. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Light northwest wind.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

About Amherst, MA

Amherst ( ) is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. Amherst has a council–manager form of government, and is considered a city under Massachusetts state law. Amherst is one of several Massachusetts municipalities that have city forms of government but retain "The Town of" in their official names. At the 2020 census, the population was 39,263, making it the highest populated municipality in Hampshire County (although the county seat is Northampton). The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, three of the Five Colleges. Amherst has three census-designated places: Amherst Center, North Amherst, and South Amherst. Amherst is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lying 22 miles (35 km) north of the city of Springfield, Amherst is considered the northernmost town in the Hartford–Springfield Metropolitan Region, "The Knowledge Corridor". Amherst is also located in the Pioneer Valley, which encompasses Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin counties.

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