Independence Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Wednesday at 62° · coldest night Saturday at 18°
The short of it: Independence weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 5 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 15 °C (59 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:30 local time.
INDEPENDENCE, Thursday. — Folk about town may expect partly cloudy skies today, the mercury reaching near 59° and falling to 36° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Independence is 60°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 5 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 62°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 18°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Independence brings highs near 60°, lows of 36° and about 2.4 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 93°, January the coldest at 24°, and May the wettest with 6.2 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are February and October.
The sun is up 10 h 15 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 830 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 48° | 43° | 3 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 45° | 40° | 3 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 44° | 38° | 3 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 42° | 37° | 3 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 41° | 36° | 3 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 40° | 35° | 3 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 39° | 34° | 3 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 39° | 34° | 3 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 41° | 37° | 3 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 48° | 42° | 5 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 53° | 47° | 7 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 56° | 49° | 8 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Mostly clear | 58° | 50° | 8 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Mostly clear | 59° | 51° | 8 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 59° | 51° | 8 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Partly cloudy | 58° | 51° | 7 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 57° | 49° | 7 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 54° | 47° | 5 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 49° | 43° | 4 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 45° | 39° | 4 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 42° | 36° | 4 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 40° | 33° | 4 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 38° | 31° | 4 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 36° | 29° | 3 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 59°, low 36°, dry, gusts to 14 mph. Sun up 6:59 AM, down 5:14 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Friday (Nov 13): clear sky, high 49°, low 24°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 7:00 AM, down 5:14 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 52°, low 18°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 5:13 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 56°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 5:12 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): partly cloudy, high 57°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 7:03 AM, down 5:11 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 59°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 15 mph. Sun up 7:04 AM, down 5:11 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 18): overcast, high 62°, low 45°, 0.01 in. of rain, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 7:05 AM, down 5:10 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 36°59° | dry | 14 mph | 10 h 15 min | |
| Friday | 24°49° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 14 min | |
| Saturday | 18°52° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 12 min | |
| Sunday | 28°56° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 10 min | |
| Monday | 28°57° | dry | 12 mph | 10 h 8 min | |
| Tuesday | 37°59° | dry | 15 mph | 10 h 7 min | |
| Wednesday | 45°62° | 0.01 in. | 17 mph | 10 h 5 min |
Warmest: Wednesday at 62°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 17 mph.