Amherst, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Amherst County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,124
Population
433/sq mi density
$71,313
Median Income
$37,964 per capita
$213,300
Home Value
$297,229 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
189
Violent Crime/100K
899 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,313 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,300 home value, $686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 683 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5819°N, 79.0520°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Amherst County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").