The climate in Amherst, NY is a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Winters are typically cold with an average temperature of 26 degrees Fahrenheit, while summer temperatures can reach an average high of 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, averaging around 40 inches annually. Snowfall averages around 60 inches over the course of the winter months, making it a great area for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The area also experiences all four seasons, which makes it possible to enjoy changing colors in the trees during autumn and mild temperatures in springtime.
Amherst, New York gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Amherst averages 84 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Amherst. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Amherst gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 162 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 84 inches of snow a year