Independence weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (60°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Independence sits 276 m (906 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Independence, Kentucky, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Independence weather
Is it raining in Independence right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Independence this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–25° and lows of 10–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Independence lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Independence?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Independence weather by month
When is the best time to visit Independence?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Independence is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (38°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Independence?
May is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 73 mm (2.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Independence?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (38°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Independence have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months