Independent, KS is located in the central United States and experiences hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months temperatures can reach into the 90s with high humidity levels. During the winter, temperatures typically range from the mid-20s to low 30s with occasional snowfall. Precipitation in Independent is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average annual rainfall of 33 inches. The city also experiences moderate wind speeds averaging around 12 miles per hour throughout the year.
Independent, Kansas gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Independent averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 235 sunny days per year in Independent. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Independent gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year