Amherst Town, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
77°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 77°F | Sunny | 8 to 12 mph SW | 2% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 to 12 mph S | 41% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 to 10 mph S | 70% |
| Friday | 67°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 mph S | 73% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Light Rain | 3 mph NE | 75% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 mph N | 40% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 8 mph NW | 30% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph NW | 23% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph W | 8% |
| Monday | 52°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 to 13 mph W | 16% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph W | 12% |
| Tuesday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 12 mph SW | 6% |
| Tuesday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 5% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Amherst Town, MA
Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
156 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Amherst, Ma (3.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.