Independence, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a town in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.
This Afternoon
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 8% |
| Tonight | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog | 0 to 10 mph S | 16% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 17% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Thursday | 83°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 56°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 24% |
| Friday | 81°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 17% |
| Friday Night | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 10% |
| Sunday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Monday | 74°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (30.636, -90.505). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
Mar 7
First fall frost
Nov 18
Growing season
257 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 70443 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Amite, La (5.5 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.