Independence, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Montgomery County, Kansas.
This Afternoon
96°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 96°F | Sunny | 10 mph S | 1% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 8 mph S | 1% |
| Saturday | 97°F | Sunny | 7 to 13 mph SSW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 10 mph S | 65% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 6 mph SSE | 68% |
| Sunday Night | 65°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 mph NE | 72% |
| Monday | 80°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 9 mph N | 54% |
| Monday Night | 59°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NNE | 8% |
| Tuesday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 9 mph NNE | 5% |
| Tuesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph ENE | 6% |
| Thursday | 78°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph ENE | 25% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph ENE | 15% |
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 Sep 19, 2026.