Baxter, Tennessee Weather
Baxter, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Baxter, Putnam County.
Full aviation weather for Baxter is published on the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (KSRB) page, 15 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Baxter have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Baxter: Smithville Municipal Airport (K0A3) 24 km · Jackson County Airport (K1A7) 27 km · Livingston Municipal Airport (K8A3) 41 km · Warren County Memorial Airport (KRNC) 54 km · Lafayette Municipal Airport (K3M7) 55 km
Conditions reported at KSRB describe the airfield itself. Weather 15 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Baxter specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Baxter.
About Baxter, Tennessee
Baxter lies sprawled across the undulating hills of Putnam County, where the land begins its gentle descent towards the Cumberland Plateau. It lies 7.8 miles north-west of Campbell, TN (from Campbell, TN: bearing 310°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Putnam. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that cloak the terrain in shades of emerald and deep viridian. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting, golden mosaics on the leaf-strewn ground, and the quiet hum of unseen insects forms the persistent soundtrack to the afternoon. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional flash of a cardinal or the distant silhouette of a hawk circling lazily against a sky often softened by a hazy, humid warmth. The roads wind with the contours of the land, tracing the paths carved by water and time, leading through hollows and over ridges where hardy wildflowers bloom in defiant bursts of color. The story of Baxter is entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil. While farming remains a quiet cornerstone of its identity, the broader economic landscape has diversified, with small businesses and manufacturing operations contributing to the local pulse. The legacy of coal mining, though less visible today, whispers through the older structures and the enduring spirit of resilience found in its people. Baxter’s proximity to natural wonders, including the vast forests and waterways, draws visitors seeking solace and adventure, while the close-knit nature of its community fosters a sense of belonging. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, marked by the changing seasons and the quiet satisfaction of a day's work well done, a subtle testament to the enduring character of this Tennessee locality.
Live animated radar for Baxter and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Baxter, Putnam County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.153672°N, 85.643591°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38544 |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Baxter, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Baxter, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Baxter includes coordinates 36.153672°N, 85.643591°W, situated in Putnam County. ZIP code 38544. Telephone area code: 423. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
