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Weather Almanac: Amherst, MA 01002

🗓️ Historical norms for October

September November
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October avg. precipitation
🌧️ 4.64"
October days below freezing
📉 ≈10.1 days
Average October lows 34°F – 41°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 27
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 18
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: AMHERST (USC00190120)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: AMHERST (USC00190120)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: AMHERST (USC00190120)