Baxter Junction, KS
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas
Baxter Junction is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas. It is 0.9 miles SE of Baxter Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66713.
Baxter Junction at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 66713
- Nearest town
- Baxter Springs (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0286, -94.7461
Weather in Baxter Junction now
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Baxter Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baxter Junction.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baxter Junction
What is the weather usually like in Baxter Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baxter Junction: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS, KS US (USC00141740), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter Junction.
Baxter Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baxter Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Baxter Junction?
Baxter Junction has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Baxter Junction 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 Junction
The closest live webcam is Lowell: US-400 at US-166, 2.5 miles E of Baxter Junction.
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Questions about Baxter Junction
Where is Baxter Junction, KS?
Baxter Junction is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, 0.9 miles SE of Baxter Springs.
What county is Baxter Junction in?
Baxter Junction is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter Junction, KS?
The ZIP code for Baxter Junction is 66713.
What is the nearest town to Baxter Junction?
Baxter Springs, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baxter Junction?
Yes. The closest is Lowell: US-400 at US-166, 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baxter Junction?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Baxter Junction?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Baxter Junction?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Baxter Junction?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Baxter Junction?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baxter Junction have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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