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Independence, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Independence?
Independence, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Independence
- Population
- 117.3K
- Elevation
- 315 m
- Coordinates
- 39.09°, -94.42°
Independence is a city in United States with a population of approximately 117.3K. Average temperatures range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, June, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 315 m above sea level.
Time in Independence right now
Open full time & time zone page 13:40 40
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Independence
Daylight in Independence today
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Day length
14h 54m
Climate normals for Independence
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April best
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -5°C | -1°C / -10°C | 7days (52 mm) Good | 6.1h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 7°C / -3°C | 3°C / -8°C | 5days (35 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 65% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / -1°C | 11days (93 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 5°C | 10days (110 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 63% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 15days (166 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 70% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 10days (95 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 22°C | 34°C / 24°C | 11days (113 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 21°C | 33°C / 23°C | 10days (103 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 8°C | 9days (94 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 64% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 12°C / 4°C | 9°C / 0°C | 7days (59 mm) Good | 7h Good | 68% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 7°C / -1°C | 4°C / -6°C | 5days (38 mm) Good | 6.3h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -5°C . Feb: 7°C / -3°C . Mar: 14°C / 4°C . Apr: 19°C / 8°C . May: 23°C / 14°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 31°C / 22°C . Aug: 30°C / 21°C . Sep: 27°C / 18°C . Oct: 20°C / 11°C . Nov: 12°C / 4°C . Dec: 7°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 52 mm. Feb: 35 mm. Mar: 93 mm. Apr: 110 mm. May: 166 mm. Jun: 95 mm. Jul: 113 mm. Aug: 103 mm. Sep: 69 mm. Oct: 94 mm. Nov: 59 mm. Dec: 38 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 65%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 63%. May: 70%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 70%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 64%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 69%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence has a population of approximately 117.3K.
The best months to visit Independence are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Independence receives approximately 1027mm of rainfall annually across 107 rainy days.
Independence is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Independence sits at an elevation of 315 m (1,033 ft) above sea level.