Baxter Springs, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.1 °F (low) to 68.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.2 Inches. 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 | 24.7 °F | 44.9 °F | 2.03 in. |
| February | 28.1 °F | 49.9 °F | 2.08 in. |
| March | 36.7 °F | 59.3 °F | 3.44 in. |
| April | 46.0 °F | 68.8 °F | 5.03 in. |
| May | 56.2 °F | 76.7 °F | 7.1 in. |
| June | 65.6 °F | 85.5 °F | 5.26 in. |
| July | 69.5 °F | 90.2 °F | 4.18 in. |
| August | 67.5 °F | 90.1 °F | 3.72 in. |
| September | 59.4 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.72 in. |
| October | 47.4 °F | 71.1 °F | 3.83 in. |
| November | 36.6 °F | 58.9 °F | 3.3 in. |
| December | 27.9 °F | 47.9 °F | 2.51 in. |
| Annual | 47.1 °F | 68.8 °F | 47.2 in. |
| 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 : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |