Independence, MO Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
96°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 96°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 13 mph SSW | 2% |
| Tonight | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 to 10 mph W | 62% |
| Sunday | 82°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 7 mph N | 47% |
| Sunday Night | 64°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 8 mph NNE | 69% |
| Monday | 70°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 7 to 10 mph NNE | 69% |
| Monday Night | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph NNE | 7% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph NNE | 5% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph ENE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 6% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 21% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 21% |
| Friday | 75°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 7 mph E | 27% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph E | 12% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence, MO
Last spring frost
Apr 10
First fall frost
Oct 27
Growing season
198 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Independence, Mo (3.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.