Independence, Utah has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from -2.2 °C (low) to 11.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 743.7 Millimeters. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 21 - Jun. 30 through the first frost around Aug. 21 - Aug. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.2 °C | 0.5 °C | 97.28 mm |
| February | -10.3 °C | 1.8 °C | 87.12 mm |
| March | -7.2 °C | 6.1 °C | 71.37 mm |
| April | -4.2 °C | 9.7 °C | 66.55 mm |
| May | 0.4 °C | 14.7 °C | 60.71 mm |
| June | 4.6 °C | 21 °C | 31.75 mm |
| July | 9.1 °C | 25.9 °C | 24.38 mm |
| August | 7.8 °C | 24.9 °C | 37.85 mm |
| September | 3.6 °C | 20.2 °C | 48.51 mm |
| October | -1.2 °C | 12.8 °C | 55.88 mm |
| November | -6.7 °C | 5.2 °C | 69.34 mm |
| December | -10.9 °C | 0.1 °C | 92.96 mm |
| Annual | -2.2 °C | 11.9 °C | 743.7 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Aug. 21 - Aug. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 21 - Jun. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |