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Amherst, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Hillsborough County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
756
Population
1,036/sq mi density
$165,714
Median Income
$116,743 per capita
$482,800
Home Value
$641,137 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
952 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$165,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$482,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 257 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8636°N, 71.6238°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hillsborough County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.1").