Independence, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a community in Tate County, Mississippi.
This Afternoon
99°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 99°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Saturday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 10% |
| Monday Night | 71°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph NE | 15% |
| Tuesday | 92°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph N | 11% |
| Tuesday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph N | 8% |
| Wednesday | 86°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 64°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 7% |
| Thursday | 86°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 64°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (34.708, -89.808). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
Mar 20
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
229 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 38618 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Senatobia, Ms (6 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.