Independence, MO enjoys a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. On average, temperatures in the summer months reach the mid-80s Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) while winter temperatures tend to fall into the low 30s Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with occasional snow in the winter months. The area experiences four distinct seasons of weather throughout the year. Spring brings warmer weather and blooming flowers, summer brings oppressive heat and thunderstorms, autumn brings crisp air and colorful foliage, and winter brings icy conditions.
Independence, Missouri gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Independence averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Independence. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Independence gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year