Local weather forecast

Weather in Independence, MO

Updated 2026-08-11 10:30 local time · ZIP codes 64050, 64052, 64053, 64054 + more

Sunny
Now87°F

Sunny

High / Low104° / 78°
Rain chance1%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 11 at 1:50AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS and Miami Counties. In Missouri, Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Saline, Bates, Cass, Henry, and Johnson MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny87°2% rain
11 AMSunny96°1% rain
12 PMSunny100°1% rain
1 PMSunny102°1% rain
2 PMSunny104°0% rain
3 PMSunny104°0% rain
4 PMSunny104°1% rain
5 PMSunny103°0% rain
6 PMSunny102°0% rain
7 PMSunny98°0% rain
8 PMSunny93°1% rain
9 PMClear90°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
104° 78°Sunny
Rain 1%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
108° 78°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 16 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
105° 72°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 22 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like90°F
Humidity50%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SW
Wind gusts19 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:27 AM
Sunset08:18 PM
Moonrise04:31 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 1%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 90°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

93°F, 1% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 87°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 1%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Independence weather today

Sunny and 87°F in Independence, MO. Today's high is 104°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 19 mph. Relative humidity is 50%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Independence

Sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 08:18 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 108°F and a low near 78°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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