Weather in Amherst, NE
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 68812
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
61°29% rain
62°27% rain63°27% rain64°16% rain
68°7% rain71°4% rain72°4% rain72°4% rain78°7% rain
74°10% rain72°11% rain71°13% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 29%).
It feels like 57°F with winds near 10 mph.
71°F, 4% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.
Current temperature is 61°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 29%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Amherst
Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.
Amherst is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.77°N latitude and 99.27°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 61°F in Amherst, NE. Today's high is 78°F with a 40% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Amherst
Sunrise is at 07:28 AM and sunset is at 07:28 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 70°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 15%.