What is today's weather forecast for Independence, IA?

Today's forecast for Independence shows a high of 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Independence, IA?

The 7-day forecast for Independence shows highs from 8 to 32 degrees and lows from -4 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Independence, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Independence this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (60% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Independence weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Independence forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Independence, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-3°F
Feels Like -3°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point -6°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.59 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0 mi. SSE of central Independence
at 4:30 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

-4

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 8°F to a high of 32°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 32°F with lows around 15°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Independence, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -20. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 3 by 9pm, then rising to around 11 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -15. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

About Independence, IA

Independence is a city in, and the county seat of, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,064 at the 2020 census.

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