NWS, American, European side by side around Independence and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Independence, MO is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 88°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 23°F), with roughly 43 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Independence right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Independence climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
39°
23°
Feb
52°
30°
Mar
56°
37°
Apr
68°
47°
May
78°
57°
Jun
87°
67°
Jul
88°
70°
Aug
87°
69°
Sep
82°
62°
Oct
71°
52°
Nov
55°
39°
Dec
46°
33°
Common questions
What's the weather in Independence today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Independence today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Independence today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Independence and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Independence?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Independence forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Independence?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Independence, with average highs around 88°F.
How cold does Independence get?
The coldest month in Independence is Jan, when overnight lows average about 23°F.
How much rain does Independence get?
Independence sees roughly 43 in of precipitation a year, with Jun usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.