Baxter, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 1.1 miles SW of Loyall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40854.
Baxter at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40854
- Nearest town
- Loyall (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8597, -83.3308
Weather in Baxter now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.
Baxter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Baxter?
Baxter has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
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 Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 18.8 miles E of Baxter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baxter.
Do you know Baxter? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Baxter special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Baxter, KY
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Baxter Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Baxter
Other communities near Baxter
Questions about Baxter
Where is Baxter, KY?
Baxter is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 1.1 miles SW of Loyall.
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, KY?
The ZIP code for Baxter is 40854.
What is the nearest town to Baxter?
Loyall, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baxter?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 18.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baxter?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Baxter?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Baxter?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Baxter?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: