Weather forecast for todayAmherst, NY

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 5:06 am EDT

  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.2"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Amherst, at the moment, weather conditions are clear, with excellent visibility.
The temperature is a cold 35.6°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-anticipated 39.2°F for today.

Thursday Oct 22, 2026

  • 63°F
  • 39°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWNW 287°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:37 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:21 pm EDT
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On Thursday, October 22, sunshine will lead the day, with clouds making only brief appearances.
The temperature is expected to oscillate between a maximum of a comfortable 62.6°F and a minimum of a cold 39.2°F.
The forecasted maximum temperature will be slightly warmer than October's typical high of 58.6°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:21 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 44min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 63°C.
Coldest period: 6 am - 8 am 36°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 8 am - 10 am 15%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphS 175°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:37 am
  • 8 am
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphWNW 284°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNW 306°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNW 313°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNW 339°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNW 343°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:21 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of overcast and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 62.6°F and a minimum of 35.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The temperature is expected to be slightly warmer than the average peak in October, which is 58.6°F. The minimum temperature will be more similar to November's average low of 34.9°F than October's typical 47.1°F.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 09:06:33 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (5:06 am EDT) is 35.6°F.

On Thursday, expect brilliant sunshine under mostly clear skies.

Today, the maximum temperature in Amherst will be 62.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 39.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 58.6°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also slightly cooler than the average low of 47.1°F.

On Thursday, in Amherst, sunrise will be at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:21 pm (EDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 44min.