Baxter, Tennessee Weather
Baxter, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Baxter, Putnam County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
