Baxter, CO

Unincorporated community in Pueblo County, Colorado

Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Pueblo County, Colorado. It is 2.7 miles SE of Vineland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81006.

Baxter at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Pueblo County
ZIP code
81006
Nearest town
Vineland (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.2758, -104.4911

Weather in Baxter now

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Baxter weather by the hour

Baxter weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baxter.

This week in Baxter

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baxter

What is the weather usually like in Baxter?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°32°54°76°98°48°15°Jan51°19°Feb61°27°Mar67°35°Apr77°46°May89°55°Jun93°61°Jul90°59°Aug83°50°Sep70°36°Oct57°24°Nov47°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.3"Feb0.8"Mar1.6"Apr1.6"May1.3"Jun1.9"Jul2.1"Aug0.6"Sep0.8"Oct0.5"Nov0.3"Dec

Best time to visit Baxter: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PUEBLO MEM AP, CO US (USW00093058), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.

Baxter weather month by month

January
48° 15°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
51° 19°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
March
61° 27°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
April
67° 35°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
May
77° 46°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
89° 55°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
93° 61°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
90° 59°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
October
70° 36°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
November
57° 24°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
December
47° 16°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM5:03 PM9 h 51 min
February6:46 AM5:37 PM10 h 51 min
March7:07 AM7:06 PM11 h 59 min
April6:20 AM7:35 PM13 h 15 min
May5:45 AM8:03 PM14 h 18 min
June5:32 AM8:24 PM14 h 52 min
July5:45 AM8:22 PM14 h 36 min
August6:11 AM7:53 PM13 h 41 min
September6:38 AM7:07 PM12 h 28 min
October7:05 AM6:21 PM11 h 15 min
November6:38 AM4:47 PM10 h 8 min
December7:06 AM4:40 PM9 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Baxter?

Baxter has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 12.0 inches (305 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Baxter is May–June 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 Baxter

The closest live webcam is Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 40.8 miles NW of Baxter.

Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven FallsBroadmoor · 40.8 mi NWOn Windy
Manitou Springs: Colorado SpringsManitou Springs · 46.6 mi NWOn Windy
Colorado Springs: North Academy BoulevardColorado Springs · 47.4 mi NOn Windy
Woodland ParkWoodland Park · 58.1 mi NWOn Windy
CrestoneCrestone · 68.6 mi WOn Windy
Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159Fort Garland · 77.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baxter.

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Questions about Baxter

Where is Baxter, CO?

Baxter is an unincorporated community in Pueblo County, Colorado, 2.7 miles SE of Vineland.

What county is Baxter in?

Baxter is in Pueblo County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Baxter, CO?

The ZIP code for Baxter is 81006.

What is the nearest town to Baxter?

Vineland, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Baxter?

Yes. The closest is Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 40.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Baxter?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Baxter?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Baxter?

About 12.0 inches (305 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Baxter?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Baxter?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Baxter have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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