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Amherst, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Phillips County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
84
Population
187/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
889 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,691 ft (1,125 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6832°N, 102.1726°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").