Independence, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
49°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph S | 33% |
| Wednesday | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SW | 51% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SW | 45% |
| Thursday | 51°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 15 mph NW | 72% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph N | 17% |
| Friday | 49°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 2% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 7
Growing season
159 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Independence #1, Ia (3.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.