Independence, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Independence weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Independence.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Independence
What is the weather usually like in Independence?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 30.5 inprecipitation per year · 776 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Independence: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELANO, MN US (USC00212088), adjusted for the elevation of Independence.
Independence weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Independence through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
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 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 30.5 inches (776 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Independence is June to September. At 978 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 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Independence?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Independence?
About 30.5 inches (776 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Independence?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Independence?
June to 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 41°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Independence?
Around 7:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 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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