Amherst, VA County has a humid subtropical climate, which is characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 77掳F (25掳C), while the average winter temperature is around 40掳F (4掳C). Precipitation levels are quite high throughout the year, with an average of about 44 inches (112 cm) annually. The county experiences all four seasons, with snowfall typically occurring from December to March. Summer months can bring severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in the area.
Amherst County, Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Amherst County averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Amherst County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Amherst County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year