Sumter, NE
Unincorporated community in Valley County, Nebraska
Sumter is a small unincorporated community in Valley County, Nebraska. It is 6.5 miles S of North Loup, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68875.
Sumter at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Valley County
- ZIP code
- 68875
- Nearest town
- North Loup (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.5894, -98.7881
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 · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 26.0 inprecipitation per year · 660 mm
- 30.9 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sumter: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N LOUP, NE US (USC00256040), adjusted for the elevation of Sumter.
Sumter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sumter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sumter?
Sumter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 26.0 inches (660 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sumter is May–June and August–September. 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 Bartlett › East: US 281: S of Barlett: East, 18.3 miles NE of Sumter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sumter.
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Questions about Sumter
Where is Sumter, NE?
Sumter is an unincorporated community in Valley County, Nebraska, 6.5 miles S of North Loup.
What county is Sumter in?
Sumter is in Valley County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Sumter, NE?
The ZIP code for Sumter is 68875.
What is the nearest town to Sumter?
North Loup, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sumter?
Yes. The closest is Bartlett › East: US 281: S of Barlett: East, 18.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sumter?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sumter?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Sumter?
About 26.0 inches (660 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sumter?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sumter?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sumter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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