Independence, IN weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Independence.

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What is the weather usually like in Independence?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°31°50°70°89°34°16°Jan38°19°Feb50°29°Mar63°40°Apr74°51°May82°61°Jun84°63°Jul83°61°Aug79°54°Sep66°42°Oct51°31°Nov39°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.3"Jan1.9"Feb2.9"Mar4.1"Apr4.2"May4.9"Jun4.8"Jul3.5"Aug2.7"Sep3.2"Oct3.1"Nov2.4"Dec

Best time to visit Independence: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATTICA 2E, IN US (USC00120331), adjusted for the elevation of Independence.

Independence weather month by month

January
34° 16°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.1 in of snow
February
38° 19°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
March
50° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
63° 40°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 63°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 61°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 54°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
66° 42°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
51° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
39° 22°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Independence through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:07 AM5:48 PM9 h 40 min
February7:40 AM6:25 PM10 h 45 min
March7:58 AM7:56 PM11 h 58 min
April7:08 AM8:28 PM13 h 20 min
May6:30 AM8:59 PM14 h 28 min
June6:16 AM9:21 PM15 h 5 min
July6:30 AM9:19 PM14 h 48 min
August6:58 AM8:47 PM13 h 49 min
September7:28 AM7:59 PM12 h 30 min
October7:58 AM7:10 PM11 h 11 min
November7:33 AM5:33 PM9 h 59 min
December8:02 AM5:24 PM9 h 21 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).

What is the weather like in Independence?

Independence has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Independence is May–June and August–September. At 551 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Independence

What is the hottest month in Independence?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Independence?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Independence?

About 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Independence?

Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Independence?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Independence have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Independence in November?

Highs average 51°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Independence?

Around 7:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:33 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Independence weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Independence.

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