Amherst, Wisconsin has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.1 °C (low) to 12.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 852.9 Millimeters. Amherst is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.9 °C | -4.2 °C | 31.24 mm |
| February | -12.7 °C | -1.8 °C | 27.94 mm |
| March | -6.7 °C | 4.6 °C | 45.97 mm |
| April | 0.2 °C | 12.4 °C | 84.07 mm |
| May | 7.1 °C | 19.4 °C | 102.36 mm |
| June | 12.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 118.62 mm |
| July | 14.7 °C | 27.1 °C | 96.27 mm |
| August | 13.6 °C | 25.8 °C | 98.3 mm |
| September | 9 °C | 21.6 °C | 89.15 mm |
| October | 2.5 °C | 13.9 °C | 70.87 mm |
| November | -3.8 °C | 5.8 °C | 48.01 mm |
| December | -10.1 °C | -1.4 °C | 40.13 mm |
| Annual | 1.1 °C | 12.3 °C | 852.93 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |