All Countries
Amherst Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
35,472
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$65,938
Median Income
$29,347 per capita
$454,000
Home Value
$470,511 Zillow
$1,570
Median Rent
41.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$454,000 home value, $1,570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst Town 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 46.6 inches. The area receives 36.5 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 | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3635°N, 72.5073°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Amherst Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.0").