Amherst, NE has a great climate that typically features hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is typically around 83°F, while the average temperature in January is typically around 21°F. Although the area does not usually experience extremely extreme temperatures, it can get quite windy in the winter months due to its proximity to the plains of Nebraska. The area receives an average of 22 inches of precipitation annually with snowfall ranging from 4-6 inches. On average, Amherst experiences around 138 sunny days a year.
Amherst, Nebraska gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Amherst averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Amherst. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Amherst gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year