Baxter, MI
Unincorporated community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It is 5.8 miles N of Kingsley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49649.
Baxter at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- ZIP code
- 49649
- Nearest town
- Kingsley (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 44.5039, -85.5269
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 35.3 inprecipitation per year · 896 mm
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 FIFE LAKE 2WNW, MI US (USC00202783), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.
Baxter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:30 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 8:10 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Baxter?
Baxter has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.3 inches (896 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Baxter is June to 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 Baxter
The closest live webcam is Glen Arbor: Glen Arbor Artisans, 35.4 miles NW of Baxter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baxter.
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Questions about Baxter
Where is Baxter, MI?
Baxter is an unincorporated community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 5.8 miles N of Kingsley.
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, MI?
The ZIP code for Baxter is 49649.
What is the nearest town to Baxter?
Kingsley, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baxter?
Yes. The closest is Glen Arbor: Glen Arbor Artisans, 35.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baxter?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°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 35.3 inches (896 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
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?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baxter have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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