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

Today's forecast for Amherst shows a high of 68 degrees and a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

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

The 7-day forecast for Amherst shows highs from 41 to 68 degrees and lows from 19 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Amherst, VA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Amherst this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (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, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

56°F
Feels Like 56°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 56°F Wind SW 5 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer 29.08 in.

Solar Rad 42 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 0 mi. W of central Amherst
at 8:05 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

30%

MonDec 1

40%

TueDec 2

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 68°F to a low of 41°F, then recover to 44°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 53°F with lows around 31°F.

This Date in Weather History

1896 - Snow and high winds hit the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, with a Thanksgiving Day blizzard across North Dakota. The storm was followed by a severe cold wave in the Upper Midwest. The temperature at Pokegama Dam MI plunged to 45 degrees below zero.

Amherst, VA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Clear, with a low around 19.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Sunny, with a high near 43.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

About Amherst, VA

Amherst (formerly Dearborn) is a town in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Amherst County. Amherst is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan area.

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