Amherst, MA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (01002)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 45°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 45°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 55°F to 69°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F above the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 61°F with lows around 39°F.
This Date in Weather History
1781 - General Cornwallis attempted to escape encirclement by crossing York River, "but a violent storm arose" dispersing his boats causing him to ask for an armistice.
More on this and other weather history
Amherst 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Thursday Oct 16
Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Oct 17
Day: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 6 to 12 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 2 to 7 mph.
Saturday Oct 18
Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 3 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 3 mph.
Sunday Oct 19
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 13 mph.
Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Oct 20
Day: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Oct 22
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Sunset 6:08 PM
Last Light 6:36 PM
Moonset 4:29 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Thu's High Temperature
99 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Thu's Low Temperature
13 at 5 Miles South-southwest Of Silves, OR
Weather Folklore
The factory smoke stack is more of a nuisance before a rain.
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About Amherst, Massachusetts
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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