Amherst Weather in October

What's the weather like in Amherst (Virginia) in October 2024?

The climate in Amherst during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Amherst and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Amherst weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.4°C 68.7°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 20°C 67.9°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Amherst

Amherst average temperature in October

October rainfall

Amherst average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Amherst average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Amherst in October 2024.