Amherst, TX Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Amherst, a city in Lamb County, Texas.
Today
97°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Amherst
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 97°F | Sunny | 15 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SSW | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 70°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph S | 5% |
| Friday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Friday Night | 69°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph S | 18% |
| Saturday | 97°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 15% |
| Saturday Night | 69°F | Clear | 10 mph S | 3% |
| Sunday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 69°F | Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Monday Night | 69°F | Clear | 15 mph S | 2% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.