Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Independence, MO. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Independence runs the gamut — this date has seen a balmy 81° back in 2005 and a bone-chilling 18° as recently as 2018. On average, expect a cool spring day with highs near 58° and lows in the upper 30s. There's about a 1-in-3 chance of rain, but snow is unlikely at just 4%.
Independence earns its stripes as a true continental city — 107° in August 2003 and -14° in January 2019 puts a brutal 121-degree swing between its all-time extremes. May can bring serious rain in a hurry, as the 6.38" that fell on May 7, 2007 makes clear, and a single February storm dropped 11.5" of snow in 2011.
Summer is the main event here, with mid-July highs averaging 89° and the warmest stretch running from mid-July through late July. If you're avoiding the heat, aim for the spring shoulder months — March through April see highs in the 50s and 60s before the humidity builds. Late June into July is the wettest stretch of the year, averaging over an inch and a half in a single week.