Amherst, VA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Amherst, a town in Amherst County, Virginia.
Overnight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Amherst
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 75°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 61°F | Rain Showers Likely | 0 to 6 mph S | 64% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph S | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph SW | 33% |
| Friday | 72°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph W | 39% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear | 3 mph NW | 18% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 to 10 mph NW | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 7 mph NW | 3% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 2 to 8 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph W | 3% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 3% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph W | 3% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 12 mph W | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Amherst (37.582, -79.052). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Amherst
Last spring frost
Apr 15
First fall frost
Oct 25
Growing season
193 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Amherst: nearby ZIP 24595 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Virginia frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Tye Rvr 1 Se, Va (9.6 mi from Amherst). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.