Amherst, Massachusetts Weather
Amherst, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Amherst, Hampshire County.
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About Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts, unfolds with a gentle, rolling grace, its landscape a mosaic of fertile valleys and wooded hills that whisper of New England's enduring charm. It lies 7.1 miles east-north-east of Northampton, MA (from Northampton, MA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-north-east of Pioneer Valley. The Connecticut River valley, a broad, verdant expanse, forms the western backdrop, its presence felt in the rich soil and the occasional glint of water visible from higher ground. Streets lined with stately elms, their branches arching like ancient arms, offer dappled shade in the summer heat, while the crisp air of autumn carries the scent of woodsmoke and decaying leaves, painting the surrounding forests in hues of ochre and crimson. This is a place where the sky feels vast, particularly in the early morning light that spills over the eastern ridges, illuminating the clustered rooftops and the distant, hazy outlines of the Berkshires. The very air in Amherst seems to hum with a quiet intellectual energy, a testament to the institutions that have long shaped its character. The history of Amherst is deeply intertwined with the pursuit of knowledge and the agricultural bounty of the land. Founded in the late 18th century, it quickly became a center for education, most notably with the establishment of Amherst College and later, the University of Massachusetts Amherst. These institutions have not only infused the town with a vibrant, youthful spirit but have also shaped its local economy, drawing students, faculty, and researchers who contribute to a dynamic cultural scene. Beyond academia, the surrounding farmlands, still worked by generations of families, produce a wealth of local goods, from apples and dairy to artisanal cheeses, fostering a strong farm-to-table ethos. The town’s distinctive downtown, a lively hub of independent bookstores, cafes, and shops, echoes with the footsteps of students and residents alike, a testament to Amherst's enduring identity as a place where learning, community, and the rhythms of the earth coexist.
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| Location | Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.380368°N, 72.523143°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01002, 01003, 01004 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Amherst, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Amherst, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Amherst includes coordinates 42.380368°N, 72.523143°W, situated in Hampshire County. ZIP code 01002, 01003, 01004. Telephone area code: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
