What is the hottest month in Amherst, VA?

July is the warmest month, with a normal high of 87°F at Tye Rvr 1 SE.

What is the coldest month in Amherst, VA?

January is the coldest month, with a normal low of 26°F.

What is the wettest month in Amherst, VA?

May has the most precipitation on average, about 4.60 inches.

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Checked Oct 25, 2026

Amherst, VA Climate

1991 to 2020 normals at Tye Rvr 1 SE, 7.4 mi from the center of Amherst, elevation 720 ft.

Average weather by month

Select a month for daily normals and last year's weather

Month	High	Low	Precip.	Snow
January	48°	26°	3.45 in	--
February	52°	28°	2.68 in	--
March	60°	34°	3.69 in	--
April	70°	43°	3.59 in	--
May	77°	52°	4.60 in	--
June	84°	61°	4.52 in	--
July	87°	66°	3.68 in	--
August	86°	64°	4.42 in	--
September	80°	57°	4.39 in	--
October	71°	45°	3.75 in	--
November	61°	35°	3.56 in	--
December	51°	29°	4.01 in	--
Year	69°		46.34 in	--

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest month in Amherst, VA?: July is the warmest month, with a normal high of 87°F at Tye Rvr 1 SE.
What is the coldest month in Amherst, VA?: January is the coldest month, with a normal low of 26°F.
What is the wettest month in Amherst, VA?: May has the most precipitation on average, about 4.60 inches.

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Amherst, VA forecast

Data sources

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information · Official site
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (daily) and GHCN-Daily via Access Data ServiceNOAA National Centers for Environmental Information · Official site

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