Independence, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a community in Tate County, Mississippi.
Today
89°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 89°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Tonight | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 92°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Thursday | 93°F | Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 7% |
| Friday | 92°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph S | 19% |
| Friday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 19% |
| Saturday | 91°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 33% |
| Saturday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 33% |
| Sunday | 92°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 21% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 21% |
| Monday | 92°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSW | 18% |
| Monday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 18% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.