Weather in Amherst, VA
Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 24521
Partly cloudy
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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71°89% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 79°F with winds near 11 mph.
80°F, 1% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.
Current temperature is 80°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 89%.
UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.
Amherst weather today
Partly cloudy and 80°F in Amherst, VA. Today's high is 96°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Amherst
Sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 08:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 93°F and a low near 63°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.