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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, like December, in Amherst, Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Amherst witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Amherst, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C). The transition into February notes an average high-temperature of a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C), revealing a mild distinction from the 42.6°F (5.9°C) in January. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Amherst, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C). With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a refreshing spring month in Amherst, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 67.3°F (19.6°C). As March gives way to April, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Amherst, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C). The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Amherst, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 84.6°F (29.2°C) and 61°F (16.1°C). The embrace of June brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from 76.6°F (24.8°C) in May to a still warm 84.6°F (29.2°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July is a hot summer month in Amherst, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 88.9°F (31.6°C). In Amherst, July is identified by the highest average temperatures, reaching a peak of 88.9°F (31.6°C) and a low of 65.8°F (18.8°C). The average heat index in July is estimated at a sweltering 102.2°F (39°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Amherst, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C) and an average low of 63.7°F (17.6°C). August's average high-temperature is a still hot 86.2°F (30.1°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 88.9°F (31.6°C). Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Amherst, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.5°F (26.4°C) and min 58.6°F (14.8°C). With the onset of September, Amherst's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from August's hot 86.2°F (30.1°C) to a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Amherst, Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.6°F (9.2°C) and max 67.5°F (19.7°C). Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) in September to an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Amherst, is another mild month, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C). Amherst observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of November, falling from October's comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Amherst, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C). December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Amherst?
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).
How much does it rain?
In Amherst, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.7 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow?
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall.
How much does it snow?
In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.1 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Amherst?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
When does it snow the most?
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Amherst?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
What is the wettest month?
The wettest months are April and May, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.
When it does not snow?
May through September are months without snowfall.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
When are the longest days?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
What month is the hottest?
The month of July sees the average highest temperatures, reaching 88.9°F (31.6°C) at the peak and 65.8°F (18.8°C) at the low.
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
What is the driest month?
July and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of rain.
What month has the most sunshine?
July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.
What is the most humid month?
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Amherst, VA
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure
Amherst, VA
- Average pressure in January:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.97"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in August:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed
Amherst, VA
- Average wind speed in January:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in February:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in April:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in May:
5.4mph - Average wind speed in June:
4.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
4.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
4.1mph - Average wind speed in September:
4.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity
Amherst, VA
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall in January:
2.32" - Average rainfall in February:
2.87" - Average rainfall in March:
2.44" - Average rainfall in April:
3.07" - Average rainfall in May:
3.07" - Average rainfall in June:
2.44"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.89" - Average rainfall in August:
2.6" - Average rainfall in September:
1.89" - Average rainfall in October:
2.56" - Average rainfall in November:
2.36" - Average rainfall in December:
2.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").
Average rainfall days
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
10.9 days - Average rainfall days in March:
13.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15 days - Average rainfall days in May:
18.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15.1 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
15.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
12.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
11 days - Average rainfall days in November:
8.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall
Amherst, VA
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall days in January:
4.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
4.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
2.8 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
1.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Amherst, VA
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 3min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 3min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 4min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 4min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 1min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days
Amherst, VA
- Average sunshine days in January:
18 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.4 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
12.7 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
15.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
20.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index
Amherst, VA
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Amherst, VA
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility
Amherst, VA
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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