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Independence

Kansas, United States · 37.22°, -95.71°

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What is the climate like in Independence?

The best time to visit Independence is typically June – November, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.5/10). Independence is warmest in July, when daily highs average 92°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 28°F (-2°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is December; the year sees roughly 42 in (1064 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune – November — comfort peaks in September (7.5/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 92°F (33°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 28°F (-2°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (8.0 in (204 mm))
  • Driest monthDecember (1.3 in (34 mm))
  • Annual precipitation42 in (1064 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromIndependence, 2 km away (1893-2026)