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United States / Oregon / Salem Metro Area / Polk County / Independence / Zip Codes
Independence, OR has a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average high temperature in summer is in the mid-80s Fahrenheit while the average low temperature in winter is around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall throughout the year is moderate and there are occasional snowfalls during the winter months. It's usually sunny and pleasant, making it a great place for outdoor recreation like hiking, camping, fishing, and boating.

Independence, Oregon gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Independence averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Independence. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Independence gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 149 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Independence is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

9.2 Summer - 5.4 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Independence, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Independence with an average high temperature of 82.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Oregon. In Independence, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Independence are September, July and June.
In Independence, there are 15.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Independence with an average of 33.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
In Independence, there are 48.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
In Independence, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
Humidity in Independence is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
December is the wettest month in Independence with 7.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 46% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in Independence means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Independence with 18.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 148.7 rainy days annually in Independence, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.3 inches in Independence means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. February is the snowiest month in Independence with 2.1 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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SG · Independence, OR
Independence
Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Lyle · Independence, OR
Pro and Con
Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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