Baxter, WI

Unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It is 4.9 miles SE of Wheeler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54725.

Baxter at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
Dunn County
ZIP code
54725
Nearest town
Wheeler (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.1072, -91.9458

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?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-3°19°41°63°85°21°2°Jan26°5°Feb39°18°Mar54°31°Apr67°44°May76°54°Jun80°58°Jul78°55°Aug70°47°Sep56°35°Oct40°23°Nov27°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.2"Feb2.1"Mar3.3"Apr4.1"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.5"Aug3.6"Sep3.1"Oct1.9"Nov1.4"Dec

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 RIDGELAND 1NNE, WI US (USC00477174), adjusted for the elevation of Baxter.

Baxter weather month by month

January
21° 2°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
February
26° 5°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.4 in of snow
March
39° 18°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
April
54° 31°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
May
67° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
76° 54°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
78° 55°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
70° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
56° 35°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
40° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
December
27° 10°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Baxter through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM4:53 PM9 h 12 min
February7:06 AM5:37 PM10 h 30 min
March7:18 AM7:15 PM11 h 57 min
April6:20 AM7:54 PM13 h 34 min
May5:36 AM8:32 PM14 h 55 min
June5:18 AM8:58 PM15 h 40 min
July5:33 AM8:53 PM15 h 20 min
August6:08 AM8:16 PM14 h 8 min
September6:45 AM7:20 PM12 h 35 min
October7:22 AM6:24 PM11 h 1 min
November7:04 AM4:40 PM9 h 35 min
December7:37 AM4:28 PM8 h 50 min

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

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 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-16°C).

It gets about 35.6 inches (905 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.

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 Hixton › East: Interstate 94, 13.9 miles S of Baxter.

Hixton › East: Interstate 94Hixton · 13.9 mi SOn Windy
Town of Lucas › West: I-94 at 250th StTown of Lucas · 13.9 mi SOn Windy
Town of Red Cedar › North-east: Interstate 94Town of Red Cedar · 14.7 mi SOn Windy
Eau Claire › East: I-94 at 160th StEau Claire · 14.7 mi SWOn Windy
Menomonie › South-eastMenomonie · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Menomonie › SouthMenomonie · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Menomonie › WestMenomonie · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Menomonie › North-eastMenomonie · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Menomonie › NorthMenomonie · 15.2 mi SOn Windy

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

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Map of Baxter, WI

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Questions about Baxter

Where is Baxter, WI?

Baxter is an unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin, 4.9 miles SE of Wheeler.

What county is Baxter in?

Baxter is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.

What is the ZIP code of Baxter, WI?

The ZIP code for Baxter is 54725.

What is the nearest town to Baxter?

Wheeler, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Baxter?

Yes. The closest is Hixton › East: Interstate 94, 13.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Baxter?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Baxter?

January, with an average low of 2°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Baxter?

About 35.6 inches (905 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Baxter?

Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.

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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