Independence weather by month
Average highs run from 40°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 22°F. It gets 38 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 11 inches of snow. Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 93 times a year. The most comfortable months are April and September to October.
Best time to visit Independence
For comfortable weather, go in April and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 22°F | 1.0 in | 3.4 in | 2 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 45°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 3.2 in | 3 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| March | 57°F | 36°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in | 5 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| April | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in | 7 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| June | 86°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| July | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| September | 80°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| October | 68°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 55°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in | 3 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| December | 44°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.5 in | 3 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| Year | 66°F avg | 48°F avg | 38.1 in | 11.0 in | 60 | 47 | 93 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Kansas City Downtown Airport, MO (USW00013988), 10.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Independence
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 25m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 55m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:54 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:47 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 125 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 am | 5:19 pm | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:09 am | 5:54 pm | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:28 am | 7:24 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:40 am | 7:54 pm | 13h 14m |
| May | 6:04 am | 8:23 pm | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:51 am | 8:45 pm | 14h 54m |
| July | 6:04 am | 8:42 pm | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:31 am | 8:12 pm | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:59 am | 7:25 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:27 am | 6:38 pm | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:01 am | 5:02 pm | 10h 02m |
| December | 7:29 am | 4:55 pm | 9h 26m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Independence with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Independence getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Independence.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Independence?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Independence?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F and highs of 40°F.
What is the rainiest month in Independence?
June gets the most precipitation, 5.3 inches on average. January is the driest at 1.0 inches.
Does it snow in Independence?
Yes. Independence averages 11 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Independence?
For comfortable weather, April and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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