Sumter, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Sumter is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 1.9 miles NE of North Johns, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35111.
Sumter at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35111
- Nearest town
- North Johns (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.3533, -87.1278
Weather in Sumter now
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Sumter weather by the hour
Sumter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sumter.
This week in Sumter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sumter
What is the weather usually like in Sumter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sumter: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Sumter.
Sumter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sumter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sumter?
Sumter has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sumter is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sumter
The closest live webcam is Calera, 23.2 miles SE of Sumter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sumter.
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Questions about Sumter
Where is Sumter, AL?
Sumter is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1.9 miles NE of North Johns.
What county is Sumter in?
Sumter is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sumter, AL?
The ZIP code for Sumter is 35111.
What is the nearest town to Sumter?
North Johns, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sumter?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sumter?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sumter?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Sumter?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Sumter?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sumter?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sumter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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