Weather in Amherst, MA
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 01002, 01003
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
58°14% rain
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56°24% rain
54°60% rain
54°82% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 82% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 49°F with winds near 13 mph.
58°F, 14% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 39 mph.
Current temperature is 58°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 82%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Amherst
Massachusetts has four seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Coastal areas can be moderated by the Atlantic but are also exposed to nor'easters and strong coastal winds.
Amherst is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.38°N latitude and 72.52°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Amherst weather today
Overcast and 58°F in Amherst, MA. Today's high is 58°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 34 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 29.99 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Amherst
Sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 55°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.