July weather forecast
Amherst, NY

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Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Amherst, New York, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Temperature

July is the month when Amherst's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 79.5°F (26.4°C) and lows of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In July, in Amherst, New York, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout July, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Amherst, New York, is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July has the most sunshine of the year in Amherst, New York, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

July is the month with the highest UV index in Amherst, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during July translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Amherst?

During the warmest month in Amherst, July, temperatures average a high of 79.5°F (26.4°C) and a low of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

What are the temperatures in Amherst in July?

The high-temperature, in July, in Amherst, is 79.5°F (26.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.1°F (17.3°C).

What are the least humid months in Amherst?

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Amherst.

What is the average humidity in July in Amherst?

In Amherst, the average relative humidity in July is 74%.

How many days does it rain in July in Amherst?

In Amherst, New York, during July, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Amherst?

June through September are months without snowfall in Amherst.

What is the average length of the day in July in Amherst?

In July, the average day length is 14h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in July in Amherst?

In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Amherst, New York, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Amherst?

July has the most sunshine of the year in Amherst, New York, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in July in Amherst?

In July, the average sunshine duration in Amherst is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Amherst?

The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in July in Amherst?

The average daily maximum UV index in July in Amherst is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in July
Amherst, NY

Average temperature in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average high temperature in July: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in July
Amherst, NY

Average pressure in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average pressure in July: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in July
Amherst, NY

Average wind speed in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average wind speed in July: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in July
Amherst, NY

Average humidity in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average humidity in July: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in July
Amherst, NY

Average rainfall in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average rainfall in July: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in July
Amherst, NY

Average rainfall days in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average rainfall days in July: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in July
Amherst, NY

Average snowfall in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Amherst, NY

Average snowfall days in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Amherst, NY

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average daylight in July: 15h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in July: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in July
Amherst, NY

Average sunshine days in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average sunshine days in July: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in July
Amherst, NY

Average UV index in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average UV index in July: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in July
Amherst, NY

Average cloud cover in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average cloud cover in July: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in July
Amherst, NY

Average visibility in July - Amherst, NY
  • Average visibility in July: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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