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Amherst

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Amherst is a third-order administrative division in Quebec, Canada, at 380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mont-Tremblant, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is La Macaza / Mont-Tremblant International Inc Airport, 40 km away.

Overview

Amherst is township municipality of Quebec, Canada.

It is located in Les Laurentides, Canada.

Established in 1887-03-09.

The population is about 1,559 (2021).

It covers about 249 square kilometre.

Also known as: Amherst, Quebec

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Basic Data

  • Country Canada
  • Located in Les Laurentides
  • Area 249 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 3' 0" N, 74° 45' 57" W
  • Elevation DEM: 380 m
  • Timezone America/Toronto
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (CAD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Amherst

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amherst, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 3.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.3 to 10.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.

Temperature
3.7 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,024.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 3.7 4.6 296 42 1,024.2 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h -1.1 1.7 223 69 1,027.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 195.2 n/a
12h -1.3 1.8 177 76 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h -0.4 1.7 168 87 1,031.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.3 n/a
Tomorrow 10.9 4.7 210 60 1,028.8 0.00 / 0.00 6 415.0 n/a
30h 6.1 3.9 185 88 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 175.6 n/a
36h 3.5 2.3 181 97 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
42h 2.4 1.9 176 98 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 26 2.2 n/a
Monday 13.7 3.8 235 54 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 416.1 n/a
54h 7.1 0.5 292 87 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 184.2 n/a
60h 5.4 2.0 356 94 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 2.9 1.9 1 92 1,029.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 2.1 n/a
Tuesday 12.2 3.4 354 49 1,028.7 0.00 / 0.00 1 415.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amherst?
Now 3.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.3 to 10.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amherst today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Amherst?
Local time is 21:38. Time zone: America/Toronto (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Amherst?
Amherst is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
DEM 380 m.
Where is Amherst located?
It is at 46.05009, -74.76596 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amherst in?
It is in Canada.

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Last updated 2014-01-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/5884469

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