Baxter, IA Weather Forecast
Local 7-day forecast
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Local Weather Overview
This forecast page for Baxter, IA is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Apr 15, 2026 3:07 PM CDT.
The active forecast window currently covers Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2026 for Baxter, IA.
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- city weather
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- Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2026
- Latest sync
- Apr 15, 2026 3:07 PM CDT
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Daily Outlook
This Week in Baxter
Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Baxter at 78 degrees F.
Saturday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 31 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Friday at about 13 to 21 mph S.
Precipitation is mentioned in 6 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- Apr 15, 2026 3:07 PM CDT
- Coverage
- 7 days
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Forecast office
- DMX
- Radar station
- KDMX
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Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
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This Afternoon
Apr 15
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
72°F |
9 mph
SSW
|
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Tonight
Apr 15
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
50°F |
8 mph
WNW
|
|
Thursday
Apr 16
|
Sunny
|
76°F |
6 to 10 mph
WSW
|
|
Thursday Night
Apr 16
|
Mostly Clear
|
56°F |
7 to 12 mph
S
|
|
Friday
Apr 17
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
78°F |
13 to 21 mph
S
|
|
Friday Night
Apr 17
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
35°F |
17 mph
WNW
|
|
Saturday
Apr 18
|
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
|
50°F |
15 to 18 mph
NW
|
|
Saturday Night
Apr 18
|
Mostly Clear
|
31°F |
7 to 15 mph
WNW
|
|
Sunday
Apr 19
|
Sunny
|
69°F |
7 to 13 mph
NW
|
|
Sunday Night
Apr 19
|
Mostly Clear
|
36°F |
8 mph
ENE
|
|
Monday
Apr 20
|
Sunny
|
69°F |
9 to 17 mph
SSE
|
|
Monday Night
Apr 20
|
Mostly Clear
|
50°F |
13 to 16 mph
SSW
|
|
Tuesday
Apr 21
|
Sunny
|
73°F |
12 to 15 mph
SW
|
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Tuesday Night
Apr 21
|
Partly Cloudy
|
50°F |
8 to 13 mph
S
|
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