Independence, OR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Polk County, Oregon.
This Afternoon
60°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 60°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 4% |
| Tonight | 38°F | Areas Of Fog | 0 mph | 3% |
| Wednesday | 57°F | Areas Of Fog then Light Rain Likely | 0 to 6 mph S | 60% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph S | 93% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 6 mph S | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain | 2 mph S | 36% |
| Friday | 59°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph S | 36% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Areas Of Fog | 2 mph SSE | 16% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain | 0 to 5 mph S | 16% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 to 17 mph S | 61% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Light Rain Likely | 1 to 10 mph SW | 61% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Areas Of Fog | 1 mph NW | 17% |
| Monday | 58°F | Areas Of Fog | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 44% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 7 mph S | 44% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (44.858, -123.198). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
Apr 3
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
212 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 97351 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Oregon frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Salem Mcnary Fld, Or (8.8 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.