Independence, VA 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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,242 mm
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 ELK CREEK 4SSW, VA US (USC00442730), adjusted for the elevation of Independence.
Independence weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Independence through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Independence?
Independence has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Independence is June to September. At 2,680 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 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Independence?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Independence?
About 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Independence?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Independence in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Independence?
Around 7:01 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:17 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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