Independence, KY Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
68°F
Light Rain
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 68°F | Light Rain | 13 mph S | 92% |
| Tonight | 50°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 9 mph SW | 42% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 1% |
| Friday | 60°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 2 to 8 mph NW | 18% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph NW | 5% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 1 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Sunny | 1 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 66°F | Sunny | 6 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph W | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence, KY
Last spring frost
Apr 11
First fall frost
Oct 29
Growing season
199 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Williamstown, Ky (15.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.