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

Today's forecast for Amherst shows a high of 29 degrees and a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Isolated snow showers after 4pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Amherst shows highs from 21 to 44 degrees and lows from 10 to 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Amherst, ME this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Amherst this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (20% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (60% 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, ME Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

28°F
Feels Like 28°F

Humidity 67% Dew Point 19°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.99 in.

Solar Rad 6 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 8.6 mi. SW of central Amherst
at 3:30 PM Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SatDec 13

20%

SunDec 14

30%

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

60%

Jump to detailed forecast ↓

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 29°F to a low of 21°F mid-week, then warm to 44°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Low pressure off the Atlantic coast produced up to a foot of snow in eastern Nassau County and western Suffolk County of southeastern New York State. Mild weather prevailed across the western half of the country. Nine cities reported record high temperatures for the date, including Goodland KS with a reading of 74 degrees.

Amherst, ME 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Isolated snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Isolated snow showers before 8pm, then isolated snow showers after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Scattered snow showers before 3pm, then isolated snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Rain. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

About Amherst, ME

Amherst is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census.

Content from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

How We Provide Better Local Weather

Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.

Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.

Your favorites: