Independence, CA has a moderate climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high-80s to low-90s on the hottest days. The winter months tend to be much cooler, with temperatures generally staying around the mid-40s. Rainfall is scarce in Independence, only totaling about 5 inches of rain per year. The area has plenty of sunshine throughout the year and very low humidity levels due to its dry desert climate.
Independence, California gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Independence averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 290 sunny days per year in Independence. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Independence gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 27 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 100 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year