Baxter, MT
Unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana
Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana. It is 3.9 miles N of Brooks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59457.
Baxter at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fergus County
- ZIP code
- 59457
- Nearest town
- Brooks (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.1506, -109.4389
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
- Augustwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 436 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 LEWISTOWN, MT US (USC00244976), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.
Baxter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:31 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 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 August, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (436 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June 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 Great Falls, 90.2 miles W of Baxter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baxter.
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- Roy-Winifred Junction4.3 mi S
- Valley View Castle Mobile Home Park5.3 mi S
- Akerville6.1 mi S
- Sawyers Trailer Park6.1 mi S
- Sawyers Trailer Park6.1 mi S
- Spring Creek Junction6.5 mi W
- Lewistown Junction6.8 mi S
- Ruby Gulch7.2 mi E
- Andersonville7.7 mi E
- Amherst8.7 mi W
- Nelson10.0 mi E
- Maiden10.0 mi E
- Box Springs11.0 mi SE
- Ware11.0 mi W
Questions about Baxter
Where is Baxter, MT?
Baxter is an unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana, 3.9 miles N of Brooks.
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Fergus County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, MT?
The ZIP code for Baxter is 59457.
What is the nearest town to Baxter?
Brooks, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baxter?
Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 90.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baxter?
August, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Baxter?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Baxter?
About 17.2 inches (436 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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