Amherst, ME enjoys a typical Northern New England climate with four distinct seasons. The summer months are typically warm and humid with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s on hot days. Winters in Amherst tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping below freezing from December through March. Spring is usually mild and pleasant, while fall brings bright foliage colors and cool temperatures. Rainfall in Amherst averages around 42 inches per year.
Amherst, Maine gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Amherst averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Amherst. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Amherst gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year