Amherst, Colorado
Amherst: Situated within Phillips County at an elevation of 3691 feet, this community lies on the expansive High Plains of northeastern Colorado.
About
Amherst is a city located in the county of Phillips in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Phillips County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6828,-102.1660 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 21:18:30 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 80721 |
| Weather | 28℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Amherst is located at 40°40'58"N 102°9'58"W (40.6827700, -102.1660200).
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Weather
28°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph WSW
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Amherst zip code is 80721.
County name: Phillips, County
fips: 08095
Amkherst, Амхерст
Closest post offices linked to Amherst.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (CO) | 80721 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Amherst, New York town in New York, United States. with a population of 120,809 people.
- Amherst, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 40,643 people.
- Amherst, Ohio city in Ohio, United States. with a population of 12,387 people.
- Amherst, New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 11,418 people.
- Amherst, Virginia town in Virginia, USA. with a population of 2,182 people.
Other cities in Phillips County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phillips County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holyoke | 2,239 | City in Colorado, United States |