Amherst, TX Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Amherst, a city in Lamb County, Texas.
Tonight
41°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Amherst
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 20 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Sunny | 10 to 20 mph NNW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 3% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 7% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 4% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 68°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Amherst (34.012, -102.415). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Amherst
Last spring frost
Apr 14
First fall frost
Oct 26
Growing season
192 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Amherst: nearby ZIP 79312 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Texas frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Littlefield, Tx (11 mi from Amherst). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.