South Baxter, WY
Unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
South Baxter is a small unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It is 9.8 miles N of Arrowhead Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82901.
South Baxter at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Sweetwater County
- ZIP code
- 82901
- Nearest town
- Arrowhead Springs (9.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 41.3681, -109.1211
Weather in South Baxter now
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South Baxter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Baxter.
This week in South Baxter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Baxter
What is the weather usually like in South Baxter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 10.5 inprecipitation per year · 266 mm
- 31.3 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Baxter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK SPRINGS FIRE DEPT, WY US (USC00487847), adjusted for the elevation of South Baxter.
South Baxter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Baxter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in South Baxter?
South Baxter has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 10.5 inches (266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South 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 South Baxter
The closest live webcam is Rock Springs › West: I 80 Pilot Butte - West, 16.4 miles N of South Baxter.
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Questions about South Baxter
Where is South Baxter, WY?
South Baxter is an unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, 9.8 miles N of Arrowhead Springs.
What county is South Baxter in?
South Baxter is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of South Baxter, WY?
The ZIP code for South Baxter is 82901.
What is the nearest town to South Baxter?
Arrowhead Springs, 9.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Baxter?
Yes. The closest is Rock Springs › West: I 80 Pilot Butte - West, 16.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Baxter?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in South Baxter?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in South Baxter?
About 10.5 inches (266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in South Baxter?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Baxter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Baxter have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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