Independence, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Montgomery County, Kansas.
This Afternoon
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 16 mph WNW | 10% |
| Tonight | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 13 mph WNW | 7% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 8 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Clear | 0 to 3 mph W | 12% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Rain Showers Likely | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 64% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NNW | 11% |
| Friday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 3 mph NNE | 0% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Partly Sunny | 2 mph WNW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 6% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 mph WSW | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Clear | 3 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SSW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (37.233, -95.714). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
Apr 5
First fall frost
Oct 31
Growing season
208 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 67301 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kansas frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Independence, Ks (3.6 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.