Amherst, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Amherst, a village in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
This Afternoon
52°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-day forecast for Amherst
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 52°F | Partly Sunny | 20 mph NNW | 5% |
| Tonight | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 20 mph NW | 1% |
| Wednesday | 51°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph NW | 18% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NNW | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 29°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 mph WNW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 2% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Amherst (40.838, -99.270). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Amherst
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
162 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Amherst: nearby ZIP 68812 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Nebraska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Kearney 4 Ne, Ne (18.9 mi from Amherst). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.