Amherst, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Buffalo County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
273
Population
1,241/sq mi density
$67,917
Median Income
$26,437 per capita
$169,600
Home Value
$407,753 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $683/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8384°N, 99.2695°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").