Independence, OR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Polk County, Oregon.
This Afternoon
57°F
Light Rain
Rain after 3pm. Cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 57°F | Light Rain | 5 mph S | 75% |
| Tonight | 45°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph S | 68% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 41°F | Areas Of Fog | 2 mph E | 2% |
| Friday | 57°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 7 mph S | 34% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog | 0 to 5 mph S | 34% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain | 0 to 5 mph E | 20% |
| Saturday Night | 49°F | Light Rain | 3 to 16 mph S | 76% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 8 mph SW | 51% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 mph N | 4% |
| Monday | 57°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain | 0 to 3 mph SSE | 16% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 6 mph S | 34% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 8 mph S | 44% |
| Tuesday Night | 47°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 7 mph S | 39% |
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
Nearby towns & communities
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 5, 2026.