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Amherst

New York, US · 42.98°, -78.80°

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What is the climate like in Amherst?

Amherst is warmest in July, when daily highs average 81°F (27°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 23°F (-5°C). The wettest month is typically April and the driest is September; the year sees roughly 41 in of precipitation.

  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 81°F (27°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 23°F (-5°C)
  • Wettest monthApril (4.3 in)
  • Driest monthSeptember (2.6 in)
  • Annual precipitation41 in