Amherst weather in August
In August, Amherst sees average daytime highs of 78°F and overnight lows near 62°F, with 3.2 in of rain across 11.3 wet days and about 13.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 78°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in August, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 24 min at the start of August to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Amherst's 1st-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Amherst's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 78°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 62°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.2 in
- 11.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 48 min
- 5:26 AM – 7:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.34 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Amherst is town in New York, United States.
- Founded
- 1818
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 78°F through the month.
A typical August day in Amherst reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and slips back to 62°F overnight — a 16°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 70°F and 84°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°F cooler than July and about 6°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Avg low (°F) | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 64 |
| 2 | 79 | 63 |
| 3 | 79 | 63 |
| 4 | 79 | 63 |
| 5 | 79 | 63 |
| 6 | 78 | 63 |
| 7 | 78 | 63 |
| 8 | 78 | 63 |
| 9 | 78 | 63 |
| 10 | 78 | 63 |
| 11 | 78 | 62 |
| 12 | 78 | 62 |
| 13 | 78 | 62 |
| 14 | 78 | 62 |
| 15 | 78 | 62 |
| 16 | 78 | 62 |
| 17 | 78 | 62 |
| 18 | 77 | 62 |
| 19 | 77 | 62 |
| 20 | 77 | 62 |
| 21 | 77 | 61 |
| 22 | 77 | 61 |
| 23 | 77 | 61 |
| 24 | 77 | 61 |
| 25 | 77 | 61 |
| 26 | 77 | 61 |
| 27 | 76 | 60 |
| 28 | 76 | 60 |
| 29 | 76 | 60 |
| 30 | 76 | 60 |
| 31 | 76 | 60 |
How August really feels in Amherst
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Amherst weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 20° | 2.9 | 12.6 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 20° | 2.4 | 10.4 | 8.1 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 42° / 27° | 2.9 | 11.9 | 6.1 | 11.6 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 55° / 38° | 3.6 | 12.2 | 2.3 | 13.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 66° / 49° | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 75° / 59° | 3.8 | 12.1 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 79° / 63° | 3.9 | 12.9 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 78° / 62° | 3.2 | 11.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 71° / 55° | 3.2 | 10 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 59° / 45° | 3.5 | 12.6 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 47° / 35° | 3.0 | 11.4 | 3.2 | 9.5 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 37° / 26° | 3.0 | 12.5 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in August, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Amherst gets around 3.2 in of rain over 11.3 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 40 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 39 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 38 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 37 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 33 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 32 |
| 31 | 32 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the humid band about 30% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 24% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Comfortable (%) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 4 |
| 2 | 13 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 4 |
| 3 | 13 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 4 |
| 4 | 13 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 4 |
| 5 | 13 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 4 |
| 6 | 14 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 4 |
| 7 | 14 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 4 |
| 8 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 4 |
| 9 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 4 |
| 10 | 15 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 4 |
| 11 | 16 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 4 |
| 12 | 16 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 4 |
| 13 | 16 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 4 |
| 14 | 16 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | 29 | 31 | 20 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 20 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 20 | 3 |
| 18 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 20 | 3 |
| 19 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 20 | 3 |
| 20 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 19 | 3 |
| 21 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 19 | 2 |
| 22 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 19 | 2 |
| 23 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 19 | 2 |
| 24 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 19 | 2 |
| 25 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 2 |
| 26 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 2 |
| 27 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 2 |
| 28 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 2 |
| 29 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 2 |
| 30 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 2 |
| 31 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 2 |
Wind in August
Winds average 7 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 14 h 24 min at the start of August to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 78 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:10 AM to 5:43 AM, and sunset from 7:33 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:03 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:51 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.4 | 5:10 | 7:33 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 5:11 | 7:32 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 5:12 | 7:30 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 5:13 | 7:29 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 5:14 | 7:28 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 5:15 | 7:27 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 5:16 | 7:25 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 5:17 | 7:24 |
| 9 | 14.1 | 5:18 | 7:23 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:19 | 7:21 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:20 |
| 12 | 13.9 | 5:22 | 7:18 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:17 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:15 |
| 15 | 13.8 | 5:25 | 7:14 |
| 16 | 13.8 | 5:26 | 7:12 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 5:27 | 7:11 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 5:28 | 7:09 |
| 19 | 13.6 | 5:29 | 7:08 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 5:31 | 7:06 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:32 | 7:05 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:33 | 7:03 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:34 | 7:01 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:35 | 7:00 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 5:36 | 6:58 |
| 26 | 13.3 | 5:37 | 6:56 |
| 27 | 13.3 | 5:38 | 6:55 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:40 | 6:53 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:41 | 6:51 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.34 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.28 kWh/m² to a high of 6.32 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 5.34 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Amherst?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Amherst for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Amherst in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Amherst sees daytime highs around 78°F and nights near 62°F. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Amherst in August
The nearest coast averages about 74°F in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 mi away) is warmest in August at about 74°F and coldest in February near 34°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 4 to Sep 20 — about 2.6 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 74 | 69 | 60 | 50 | 43 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | Bracing |
| Feb | 34 | Bracing |
| Mar | 34 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 48 | Bracing |
| Jun | 62 | Cool |
| Jul | 72 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 74 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 69 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 60 | Cool |
| Nov | 50 | Bracing |
| Dec | 43 | Bracing |
UV index in Amherst in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Amherst peaks around June 22 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Amherst?
Amherst sits at 43.0°N, 78.8°W, 597 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Eggertsville, 1.2 mi away.
Topography around Amherst
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Amherst.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Amherst has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 151 ft around an average of 617 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 338 ft; within 50 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,152 ft.
The land around Amherst is covered by artificial surfaces (45%), trees (32%) and grassland (22%) within 2 miles, trees (39%), artificial surfaces (27%) and grassland (23%) within 10 miles, and trees (36%) and water (35%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Amherst (42.9784°, -78.7998°, elevation 597 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).