Baxter, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Baxter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baxter.
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What is the weather usually like in Baxter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 35.1 inprecipitation per year · 893 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baxter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWTON, IA US (USC00135992), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.
Baxter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Baxter?
Baxter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.1 inches (893 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Baxter is June to September. At 1,004 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Baxter
What is the hottest month in Baxter?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Baxter?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Baxter?
About 35.1 inches (893 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Baxter?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Baxter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baxter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Baxter in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 27°F, with about 2.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Baxter?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:53 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Baxter weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Baxter.
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