Amherst, North Carolina
Amherst: a city in Burke County, North Carolina.
About
Amherst is a city located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Burke County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7990,-81.5962 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:18:28 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 74℉ Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Amherst is located at 35°47'56"N 81°35'46"W (35.7990200, -81.5962100).
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Weather
74°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
2 mph NW
Today
Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Amherst College
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Amherst, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Amherst, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Amherst.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel Post Office | Drexel (NC) | 28619 |
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 Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 16,625 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States |
| Valdese | 4,407 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Icard | 2,664 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Hildebran | 2,006 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Drexel | 1,861 | Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Glen Alpine | 1,487 | Town of the United States |
| Rutherford College | 1,300 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |