Amherst

Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada

Current Weather

3°37°

Clear

Feels Like: 14°57°

Min: 0°32°

Max: 10°49°

The next few hours will be overcast, with tomorrow reaching 15°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

20
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

07:54

Sunrise

18:06

Sunset

10 hours 11 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

17:13

Moonrise

05:51

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Saturday

0°32°
10°49°

Today

1°34°
15°59°

Monday

13°55°
14°56°

Tuesday

13°56°
13°56°

Wednesday

13°55°
13°56°

Thursday

12°54°
13°55°

Friday

12°54°
13°55°

Saturday

13°55°
14°57°

Sunday

10°50°
14°57°

Sunday

6°43°
13°55°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

78%Humid
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Weather in Amherst tomorrow, October 25, 2026

Amherst starts October 25, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 2% around 09:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.Amherst starts October 25, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 2% around 09:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.

The temperature range runs from about 1°C up to 15°C. Relative humidity sits between 41% and 87%, reaching its peak around 06:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 43 km/h around 20:00.The temperature range runs from about 34°F up to 59°F. Relative humidity sits between 41% and 87%, reaching its peak around 06:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 27 mph around 20:00.

Expect a more open afternoon, with limited cloud around 58% by 16:00. Residual damp risk should be lower than earlier. Visibility stays generally good near 13.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 8 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 07:56 and sets at 18:05, for a total of 10 hours 8 minutes of sunlight today.Expect a more open afternoon, with limited cloud around 58% by 16:00. Residual damp risk should be lower than earlier. Visibility stays generally good near 8.6 mi on average, though it can drop toward 4.9 mi in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 07:56 and sets at 18:05, for a total of 10 hours 8 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Amherst is a windy October 25, 2026, so outdoor plans should account for gusts around 43 km/h.The practical takeaway for Amherst is a windy October 25, 2026, so outdoor plans should account for gusts around 27 mph.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Amherst

How warm does it get in Amherst?

The warmest month in Amherst is July, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 19°C.The warmest month in Amherst is July, with average high temperatures of 76°F. The average temperature during this period is around 67°F.

How cold does it get in Amherst?

The coldest month in Amherst is February, with average low temperatures of -9°C. The average temperature during this period is around -5°C.The coldest month in Amherst is February, with average low temperatures of 15°F. The average temperature during this period is around 23°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Amherst?

The wettest month in Amherst is November, with an average of 114 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Amherst is November, with an average of 4.5 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Amherst?

The driest month in Amherst is May, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Amherst is May, with an average of 3.1 in of precipitation.

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