Weather in Independence, MO
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 64050, 64052, 64053, 64054 + more
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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63°33% rain
63°29% rain64°27% rain64°28% rain67°20% rain
70°12% rain
74°4% rain78°3% rain
79°5% rain78°17% rain77°11% rain73°14% rain3-day weather forecast
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Today vs yesterday in Independence
Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 30%.
It feels like 62°F with winds near 8 mph.
74°F, 4% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.
Current temperature is 63°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 30%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Independence
Missouri sits where different air masses often meet, producing hot humid summers, cold winter spells, rapid weather changes and frequent thunderstorms.
Independence is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.09°N latitude and 94.42°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Independence weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 63°F in Independence, MO. Today's high is 79°F with a 78% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Independence
Sunrise is at 07:09 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 63°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.