Independence weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (60°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 12 AM (4.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr, Jun–Oct. Independence sits 320 m (1,050 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Independence, Missouri, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 12 AM (4.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Independence weather
Is it raining in Independence right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 12 AM (4.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Independence this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–25° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Independence lately?
In the past 7 days, Independence had 1 rainy day and 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Independence?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Independence weather by month
When is the best time to visit Independence?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Independence is Apr, Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Independence?
May is the wettest month, with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Independence?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F).
Does Independence have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 141 mm (5.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months