Amherst Town, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Amherst Town, a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Overnight
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Amherst Town
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 6 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 3 mph SE | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Rain Showers | 2 to 7 mph SE | 89% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Rain Showers | 3 to 10 mph NE | 78% |
| Monday | 66°F | Partly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph N | 5% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 9 mph NE | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 9 to 14 mph NE | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 13 mph NE | 20% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 15 mph NE | 32% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph N | 33% |
| Friday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 16 mph N | 33% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Amherst Town (42.364, -72.507). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Amherst Town
Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
156 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Amherst Town: nearby ZIP 01003 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Amherst, Ma (0.8 mi from Amherst Town). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.