About Independence, MO

With a population of around 117,000, Independence sits in Missouri, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.

Independence has a humid continental climate. Average annual temperature is 57°F, with January lows around 22°F and July highs near 90°F. The city averages 38 inches of precipitation and 11 inches of snow per year. The wettest month is typically June; the driest is January.