Baxter, WV
Unincorporated community in Berkeley County, West Virginia
Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It is 4.4 miles E of Hedgesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25427.
Baxter at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Berkeley County
- ZIP code
- 25427
- Nearest town
- Hedgesville (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5575, -78.0778
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 41.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,052 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 MARTINSBURG 2, WV US (USC00465706), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.
Baxter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 26 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.4 inches (1,052 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
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 Bethel Township, 12.8 miles NW of Baxter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baxter.
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Questions about Baxter
Where is Baxter, WV?
Baxter is an unincorporated community in Berkeley County, West Virginia, 4.4 miles E of Hedgesville.
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, WV?
The ZIP code for Baxter is 25427.
What is the nearest town to Baxter?
Hedgesville, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baxter?
Yes. The closest is Bethel Township, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baxter?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Baxter?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Baxter?
About 41.4 inches (1,052 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
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).
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