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

Today's forecast for Amherst shows a high of 44 degrees and a low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44.

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

The 7-day forecast for Amherst shows highs from 44 to 53 degrees and lows from 21 to 36 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 (30% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Tuesday (60% chance), Wednesday (50% 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

Switch to Metric Units

31°F
Feels Like 31°F

Humidity 74% Dew Point 24°F Wind NW 1 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer 30.28 in.769.1 mm

Solar Rad 209 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1 miles NNE of central Amherst
at 9:30 AM Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 20

FriNov 21

SatNov 22

20%

SunNov 23

MonNov 24

TueNov 25

30%

WedNov 26

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 44°F to 53°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 49°F and lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1979 - A blizzard struck Cheyenne, WY, producing a record 19.8 inches of snow in 24 hours, and a record total of 25.6 inches in forty hours. Strong winds created huge drifts stopping all transportation.

Amherst, MA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

Friday Nov 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: A slight chance of rain before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Nov 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday Nov 24

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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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