Amherst, Texas
Amherst: Located in Lamb County at an elevation of 3652 feet, this rural town is situated on the flat, semi-arid terrain of the Llano Estacado in West Texas.
About
Amherst is a city located in the county of Lamb in the U.S. state of Texas.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Lamb County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0104,-102.4155 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:18:26 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Amherst is located at 34°0'37"N 102°24'56"W (34.0103700, -102.4154600).
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Weather
36°F
Mostly Clear
5 to 10 mph N
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Amherst, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228158 | South Plains College | Levelland (TX) | 79336 |
Closest post offices linked to Amherst.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (TX) | 79312 |
| Sudan Post Office | Sudan (TX) | 79371 |
| Littlefield Post Office | Littlefield (TX) | 79339 |
| Post Office | Pep (TX) | 79353 |
| Earth Post Office | Earth (TX) | 79031 |
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 Lamb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lamb County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Littlefield | 5,755 | City in Texas, USA |
| Olton | 2,025 | City in Texas, United States |