Baxter Springs, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.4 °C (low) to 20.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1198.9 Millimeters. Baxter Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.1 °C | 7.2 °C | 51.56 mm |
| February | -2.2 °C | 9.9 °C | 52.83 mm |
| March | 2.6 °C | 15.2 °C | 87.38 mm |
| April | 7.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 127.76 mm |
| May | 13.4 °C | 24.8 °C | 180.34 mm |
| June | 18.7 °C | 29.7 °C | 133.6 mm |
| July | 20.8 °C | 32.3 °C | 106.17 mm |
| August | 19.7 °C | 32.3 °C | 94.49 mm |
| September | 15.2 °C | 28.1 °C | 119.89 mm |
| October | 8.6 °C | 21.7 °C | 97.28 mm |
| November | 2.6 °C | 14.9 °C | 83.82 mm |
| December | -2.3 °C | 8.8 °C | 63.75 mm |
| Annual | 8.4 °C | 20.4 °C | 1198.87 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |