Independence, WI Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Wisconsin / No Metro Area / Trempealeau County / Independence / Zip Codes
Independence, Wisconsin is located in the western part of the state, and has a humid continental climate. The summer months experience warm temperatures with moderate humidity levels and occasional rain showers. Winter brings cold temperatures with plenty of snowfall and occasional ice storms. The average annual temperature in Independence is around 37 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius). Precipitation amounts are fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of about 35 inches per year. Spring brings mild weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to mid 50s (4-12 degrees Celsius). There are also plenty of sunny days during this season which bring pleasant outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike.

Independence, Wisconsin gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Independence averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Independence. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Independence gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Independence is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Wisconsin.

9.1 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Independence, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateIndependence, WisconsinUnited States
  34.5 in.38.1 in.
  44.5 in.27.8 in.
  110.5 days106.2 days
  191 days205 days
  83.0°85.8°
  5.1°21.7°
  6.67
  3.24.3
  781 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
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.

July is the hottest month for Independence with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Wisconsin. In Independence, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Independence are June, August and July.
In Independence, there are 8.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wisconsin.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Independence with an average of 5.1°. This is colder than most places in Wisconsin.
In Independence, there are 167.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wisconsin.
In Independence, there are 30.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wisconsin.
Humidity in Independence is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
August is the wettest month in Independence with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.5 inches in Independence means that it is wetter than most places in Wisconsin.
May is the rainiest month in Independence with 11.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 110.5 rainy days annually in Independence, which is less rainy than most places in Wisconsin. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 44.5 inches in Independence means that it is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin. December is the snowiest month in Independence with 11.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Jobs
Compare Independence,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Independence, Wisconsin to any other city in the US.