Independence, KY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Kenton County, Kentucky.
This Afternoon
67°F
Light Rain Likely
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 67°F | Light Rain Likely | 13 mph S | 61% |
| Tonight | 50°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 41% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph W | 1% |
| Friday | 57°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 3 to 9 mph NW | 17% |
| Friday Night | 37°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph NW | 8% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 8 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Sunny | 2 to 7 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Clear | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (38.957, -84.547). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 25
Growing season
188 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 41051 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kentucky frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap, Ky (10.3 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.