Independence, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.2 °C (low) to 22.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1434.1 Millimeters. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8 °C | 9.9 °C | 117.86 mm |
| February | 0.8 °C | 12.6 °C | 122.68 mm |
| March | 5 °C | 17.4 °C | 143 mm |
| April | 9.7 °C | 22.4 °C | 151.38 mm |
| May | 15.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 132.59 mm |
| June | 19.6 °C | 30.8 °C | 118.62 mm |
| July | 21.5 °C | 32.2 °C | 115.32 mm |
| August | 20.6 °C | 32.2 °C | 84.84 mm |
| September | 16.6 °C | 29.4 °C | 84.33 mm |
| October | 9.8 °C | 23.5 °C | 107.44 mm |
| November | 4.1 °C | 16.8 °C | 111.76 mm |
| December | 0.7 °C | 11.4 °C | 144.27 mm |
| Annual | 10.2 °C | 22.1 °C | 1434.09 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |