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24°
Overcast
Feels Like: 23°
Min: 21°
Max: 28°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 20°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy throughout the day.
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Daylight Hours
07:16
Sunrise
19:29
Sunset
Moon
Waxing Crescent
13:13
Moonrise
21:32
Moonset
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Weather in Amherst today, September 16, 2026
Amherst stays under cloudy skies on September 16, 2026, with only brief brighter breaks. Plan for a day that feels grey more often than open. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 09:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.
Expect highs of 28°C and cooler readings close to 21°C. Expect humidity between 72% and 93%, most humid near 22:00. Winds stay light, near 3.0 km/h by 11:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 100% around 12:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Expect visibility near 15.3 km, with poorer spells close to 13.5 km. Daylight runs from 07:16 to 19:29, lasting 12 hours 12 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, overcast skies in Amherst on September 16, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 28°C.
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 26°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.
How cold does it get in Amherst?
The coldest month in Amherst is January, with average low temperatures of -3°C. The average temperature during this period is around -1°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Amherst?
The wettest month in Amherst is April, with an average of 116mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Amherst?
The driest month in Amherst is September, with an average of 76mm of precipitation.
