Amherst, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,033
Population
771/sq mi density
$56,833
Median Income
$37,068 per capita
$218,000
Home Value
$369,103 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$218,000 home value, $829/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4483°N, 89.2817°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Portage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").