Baxter Forks, SC

Unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina

Baxter Forks is a small unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina. It is 6.1 miles S of Homewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29511.

Baxter Forks at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Horry County
ZIP code
29511
Nearest town
Homewood (6.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
33.9739, -79.0178

Weather in Baxter Forks now

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Baxter Forks weather by the hour

Baxter Forks weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baxter Forks.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baxter Forks

What is the weather usually like in Baxter Forks?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°47°63°80°96°58°35°Jan61°38°Feb68°44°Mar76°52°Apr83°61°May88°69°Jun91°72°Jul89°71°Aug85°66°Sep77°55°Oct68°44°Nov61°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.3"Jan3.6"Feb3.8"Mar3.2"Apr3.3"May5.3"Jun6.9"Jul7.8"Aug6.0"Sep3.8"Oct3.2"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Baxter Forks: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONWAY, SC US (USC00381997), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter Forks.

Baxter Forks weather month by month

January
58° 35°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
61° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
68° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
76° 52°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 61°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 72°F
6.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
89° 71°F
7.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
85° 66°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
77° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
68° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
61° 39°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Baxter Forks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:31 PM10 h 11 min
February6:59 AM6:01 PM11 h 2 min
March7:24 AM7:25 PM12 h 0 min
April6:43 AM7:48 PM13 h 5 min
May6:13 AM8:11 PM13 h 58 min
June6:03 AM8:30 PM14 h 27 min
July6:14 AM8:29 PM14 h 14 min
August6:36 AM8:04 PM13 h 27 min
September6:58 AM7:24 PM12 h 25 min
October7:20 AM6:43 PM11 h 23 min
November6:47 AM5:13 PM10 h 26 min
December7:12 AM5:09 PM9 h 57 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Baxter Forks?

Baxter Forks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Baxter Forks is April–May and October–November. 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 Forks

The closest live webcam is Knotty Branch: US 501 N @ SC 22, 8.6 miles SW of Baxter Forks.

Knotty Branch: US 501 N @ SC 22Knotty Branch · 8.6 mi SWOn Windy
Conway: Pinewood: US 501 N @ 16th AveConway · 9.2 mi SOn Windy
Conway: US 501 S @ US 701Conway · 10.1 mi SOn Windy
Aynor: US 501 N @ Main StAynor · 10.7 mi WOn Windy
Red Hill: US 501 S @ Waccamaw Riverunknown · 11.0 mi SOn Windy
Rabon Crossroads: US 501 N @ Academy DrRabon Crossroads · 11.2 mi SOn Windy
Beaver Creek: US 501 N @ SC 544unknown · 11.5 mi SOn Windy
Crosswinds: US 501 N @ Davidson RdCrosswinds · 12.0 mi SOn Windy
Conway: US 501 S @ University Blvd (Coastal Carolina)Conway · 12.1 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baxter Forks.

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Questions about Baxter Forks

Where is Baxter Forks, SC?

Baxter Forks is an unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina, 6.1 miles S of Homewood.

What county is Baxter Forks in?

Baxter Forks is in Horry County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Baxter Forks, SC?

The ZIP code for Baxter Forks is 29511.

What is the nearest town to Baxter Forks?

Homewood, 6.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Baxter Forks?

Yes. The closest is Knotty Branch: US 501 N @ SC 22, 8.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Baxter Forks?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Baxter Forks?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Baxter Forks?

About 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Baxter Forks?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Baxter Forks?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Baxter Forks have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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