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Weather in January

January, like December, in Amherst, Nebraska, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.9°F (1.6°C) and min 19.9°F (-6.7°C). In Amherst, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 34.9°F (1.6°C) and reaching a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Amherst, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C). With the start of February, Amherst measures an average high-temperature of a still icy 38.1°F (3.4°C), not significantly differing from January's 34.9°F (1.6°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Amherst, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C). March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) in February to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is an enjoyable spring month in Amherst, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C). As Amherst, Nebraska, enters April, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) of March to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Amherst, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C). The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Amherst, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63°F (17.2°C) and 82.8°F (28.2°C). Amherst in June experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from May's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a warm 82.8°F (28.2°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Amherst, Nebraska, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 88°F (31.1°C) and min 66°F (18.9°C). July, marked by an average high-temperature of 88°F (31.1°C) and a low-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C), is the warmest month. The heat index value for July is evaluated at a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Amherst, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and an average low of 62.6°F (17°C). Amherst observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between July's 88°F (31.1°C) and August's 85.6°F (29.8°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Amherst, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 78.6°F (25.9°C). The arrival of September corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from August's moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C) to a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Amherst, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C). Amherst's transition into October is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in September to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Amherst, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C). November shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from October's enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C) to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Amherst, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C). December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Amherst, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall in Amherst are January through April, October through December.

How many days does it snow?

In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Amherst, snow does not fall in May through September.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the hottest time of year?

In Amherst, July is identified by the average highest temperatures, reaching a peak of 88°F (31.1°C) and a low of 66°F (18.9°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

Average temperature
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Average temperature - Amherst, NE

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure
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Average pressure - Amherst, NE

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed
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Average wind speed - Amherst, NE

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity
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Average humidity - Amherst, NE

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall
Amherst, NE

Average rainfall - Amherst, NE

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days
Amherst, NE

Average rainfall days - Amherst, NE

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall
Amherst, NE

Average snowfall - Amherst, NE

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
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Average snowfall days - Amherst, NE

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
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Average daylight / Average sunshine - Amherst, NE

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days
Amherst, NE

Average sunshine days - Amherst, NE

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index
Amherst, NE

Average UV index - Amherst, NE

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
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Average visibility - Amherst, NE

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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