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Amherst weather

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Partly cloudy,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 75° in Amherst today. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy around 73°, with a 16% chance of rain.

75°60°
73°58°
75°52°
78°57°
77°67°
74°63°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±4°Thursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
75°
Partly cloudy
Today 75°·Low 60°·Rain 2%
AmericanNOAA GFS
77°
Cloudy
Today 77°·Low 59°·Rain 2%
EuropeanECMWF
75°
Mostly clear
Today 75°·Low 62°·Rain 6%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Amherst and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
75° 60°
models agree
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
73° 58°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
75° 52°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
78° 57°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
77° 67°
±4°
Thu
Light drizzle
74° 63°
models agree
Fri
Mostly clear
71° 58°
±9°
Sat
Partly cloudy
78° 58°
±13°
Sun
Drizzle
81° 65°
±11°
Mon
Drizzle
75° 62°
±11°
Tue
Light drizzle
70° 60°
±7°
Wed
Light drizzle
68° 55°
±4°
Thu
Cloudy
70° 55°
±4°
Fri
Partly cloudy
69° 54°
models agree

Amherst, NY is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 25°F), with roughly 45 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Amherst right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Amherst climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
36°
26°
Feb
41°
25°
Mar
45°
30°
Apr
58°
39°
May
69°
49°
Jun
76°
59°
Jul
81°
64°
Aug
77°
61°
Sep
74°
57°
Oct
61°
48°
Nov
49°
36°
Dec
41°
30°

Which forecast is most accurate in Amherst?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
97±0.3°F98±0.5 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
85±1.5°F96±1.4 mph4268% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°75° to 77°±4%2% to 6% chance
Tomorrow±2°72° to 74°±15%1% to 16% chance
Mon±1°75° to 76°±1%0% to 1% chance
Tue±3°77° to 80°±2%0% to 2% chance
Wed±4°75° to 79°±20%51% to 71% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Amherst

today, local time
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
19:43
Daylight
12h 59m

Common questions

What's the weather in Amherst today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Amherst today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Amherst today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Amherst and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Amherst?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Amherst (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the American at 73. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Amherst?
July is typically the warmest month in Amherst, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Amherst get?
The coldest month in Amherst is February, when overnight lows average about 25°F.
How much rain does Amherst get?
Amherst sees roughly 45 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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