Independence, WI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Independence, a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
This Afternoon
58°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Independence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph SW | 51% |
| Tonight | 45°F | Rain Showers | 6 to 10 mph W | 81% |
| Thursday | 49°F | Rain Showers Likely then Cloudy | 13 to 16 mph N | 56% |
| Thursday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 14 mph N | 7% |
| Friday | 47°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 24°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Sunny | 2 to 7 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph NW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Independence (44.310, -91.421). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Independence
Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
152 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Independence: nearby ZIP 54612 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Wisconsin frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Dodge, Wi (8.4 mi from Independence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.