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

Today's forecast for Independence shows a low of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

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

The 7-day forecast for Independence shows highs from 27 to 42 degrees and lows from 17 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Independence, MO this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Independence this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (70% chance), Saturday (80% 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, MO Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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44°F
Feels Like 42°F

Humidity 53% Dew Point 28°F Wind NW 4 MPH Gusts 21 Barometer 29.33 in.

Report from a personal weather station 5 mi. SSE of central Independence
at 7:58 PM Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 25

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

80%

SunNov 30

MonDec 1

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 27°F to 42°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 48°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1983 - The Great Thanksgiving Weekend Blizzard hit Denver, CO. The storm produced 21.5 inches of snow in 37 hours, closing Stapleton Airport for 24 hours. The snow and wind closed interstate highways around Denver. Visibility at Limon CO was down to zero for 24 hours.

Independence, MO 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 25

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph.

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Rain. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

About Independence, MO

Independence is a city mostly in and one of two county seats of Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011, making it the fifth-most populous city in Missouri. A small part of the city extends into Clay County. Independence is known as the "Queen City of the Trails" because it was a point of departure for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. It is the hometown of U.S. President Harry S. Truman, with the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, and the gravesites of Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. The city is sacred to the Latter Day Saint movement, as the home of Joseph Smith's 1831 Temple Lot, and the headquarters of several Mormon denominations.

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