Independence, MO Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Jackson County, Missouri.
This Afternoon
95°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 95°F | Sunny | 9 mph SSW | 4% |
| Tonight | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph SSW | 4% |
| Saturday | 95°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph SSW | 6% |
| Saturday Night | 69°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 8 mph W | 61% |
| Sunday | 82°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 7 mph NNW | 51% |
| Sunday Night | 63°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 8 mph NNE | 59% |
| Monday | 71°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 6 to 9 mph NNE | 59% |
| Monday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph NNE | 13% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph NNE | 7% |
| Tuesday Night | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph NE | 3% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NE | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph ENE | 5% |
| Thursday | 73°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 15% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (39.085, -94.352). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
Apr 10
First fall frost
Oct 27
Growing season
198 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 64057 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Missouri frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Independence, Mo (3.6 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.