Baxter, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 31.2 °F (low) to 51.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.5 Inches. Baxter is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.2 °F | 19.2 °F | 0.68 in. |
| February | 2.9 °F | 24.8 °F | 0.72 in. |
| March | 16.4 °F | 37.7 °F | 1.32 in. |
| April | 30.1 °F | 52.1 °F | 2.3 in. |
| May | 43.5 °F | 65.8 °F | 3.51 in. |
| June | 54.1 °F | 75.1 °F | 4.37 in. |
| July | 58.6 °F | 79.8 °F | 4.32 in. |
| August | 55.8 °F | 77.6 °F | 3.49 in. |
| September | 47.3 °F | 69.0 °F | 2.92 in. |
| October | 34.9 °F | 54.4 °F | 2.73 in. |
| November | 22.0 °F | 38.0 °F | 1.25 in. |
| December | 8.8 °F | 24.8 °F | 0.88 in. |
| Annual | 31.2 °F | 51.5 °F | 28.49 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 3b : -35°F to -30°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |