Independence, MO Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph W | 34% |
| Tonight | 45°F | Cloudy | 8 to 13 mph WNW | 12% |
| Wednesday | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 13 mph W | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph WSW | 3% |
| Thursday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph WNW | 16% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NNW | 3% |
| Friday | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph N | 3% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 3 mph WNW | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 6% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 7% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
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 (3.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.