With a population of around 117,000, Independence sits in Missouri, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.
In 2025, Independence recorded an average annual temperature of 56°F — about 0.5°F below the 30-year normal of 57°F. The hottest day reached 96°F in July; the coldest was -9°F in January. Total precipitation was 42 inches (wetter than usual). Snowfall totaled 7 inches, below the 11-inch average. The wettest month was July.
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