Sumpter, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Sumpter is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.2 miles NW of Vienna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71272.
Sumpter at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lincoln Parish
- ZIP code
- 71272
- Nearest town
- Vienna (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.5814, -92.5831
Weather in Sumpter now
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Sumpter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sumpter.
This week in Sumpter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sumpter
What is the weather usually like in Sumpter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,413 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sumpter: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUSTON LA TECH, LA US (USC00168067), adjusted for the elevation of Sumpter.
Sumpter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sumpter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sumpter?
Sumpter has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Sumpter is March to May and 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 Sumpter
The closest live webcam is West Monroe: I-20 at Well Rd, 23.3 miles E of Sumpter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sumpter.
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Questions about Sumpter
Where is Sumpter, LA?
Sumpter is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, 4.2 miles NW of Vienna.
What county is Sumpter in?
Sumpter is in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Sumpter, LA?
The ZIP code for Sumpter is 71272.
What is the nearest town to Sumpter?
Vienna, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sumpter?
Yes. The closest is West Monroe: I-20 at Well Rd, 23.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sumpter?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Sumpter?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sumpter?
About 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sumpter?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sumpter?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sumpter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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