Independence, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.9 °C (low) to 20.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1125 Millimeters. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.3 °C | 6.8 °C | 36.83 mm |
| February | -3.3 °C | 9.6 °C | 44.7 mm |
| March | 1.8 °C | 15 °C | 72.39 mm |
| April | 7.3 °C | 20.1 °C | 114.55 mm |
| May | 13.3 °C | 24.7 °C | 169.42 mm |
| June | 18.6 °C | 29.7 °C | 150.37 mm |
| July | 20.9 °C | 32.6 °C | 110.74 mm |
| August | 19.8 °C | 32.3 °C | 107.7 mm |
| September | 15.1 °C | 27.9 °C | 104.39 mm |
| October | 8.1 °C | 21.6 °C | 101.85 mm |
| November | 1.8 °C | 14.6 °C | 62.23 mm |
| December | -3.3 °C | 8.5 °C | 49.78 mm |
| Annual | 7.9 °C | 20.3 °C | 1124.95 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |