Weather in Baxter, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 50028
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
55°33% rain
56°27% rain
56°50% rain59°22% rain61°21% rain62°19% rain63°16% rain61°25% rain62°26% rain
62°23% rain
62°28% rain62°22% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 50% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 49°F with winds near 12 mph.
63°F, 16% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 50%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Baxter
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Baxter is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.83°N latitude and 93.15°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Baxter weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 55°F in Baxter, IA. Today's high is 63°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 87%, pressure is 30.12 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Baxter
Sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 65%.