Baton, NC
Unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Baton is a small unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is 3.0 miles N of Cajah's Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28671.
Baton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Caldwell County
- ZIP code
- 28671
- Nearest town
- Cajah's Mountain (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8072, -81.5319
Weather in Baton now
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Baton weather by the hour
Baton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baton.
This week in Baton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baton
What is the weather usually like in Baton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 4.1 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LENOIR, NC US (USC00314938), adjusted for the elevation of Baton.
Baton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Baton?
Baton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Baton is April–May 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 Baton
The closest live webcam is Morganton, 9.7 miles SW of Baton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baton.
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Questions about Baton
Where is Baton, NC?
Baton is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina, 3.0 miles N of Cajah's Mountain.
What county is Baton in?
Baton is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Baton, NC?
The ZIP code for Baton is 28671.
What is the nearest town to Baton?
Cajah's Mountain, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baton?
Yes. The closest is Morganton, 9.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Baton?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Baton?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Baton?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Baton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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