Independence, California has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 45.5 °F (low) to 76.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 5.4 Inches. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 °F | 55.9 °F | 1.36 in. |
| February | 32.3 °F | 58.4 °F | 1.09 in. |
| March | 37.6 °F | 66.2 °F | 0.52 in. |
| April | 42.6 °F | 73.7 °F | 0.14 in. |
| May | 51.2 °F | 82.2 °F | 0.14 in. |
| June | 59.7 °F | 92.7 °F | 0.15 in. |
| July | 65.0 °F | 98.9 °F | 0.16 in. |
| August | 63.4 °F | 97.7 °F | 0.1 in. |
| September | 56.6 °F | 90.6 °F | 0.12 in. |
| October | 46.1 °F | 78.6 °F | 0.23 in. |
| November | 34.8 °F | 64.6 °F | 0.28 in. |
| December | 26.9 °F | 53.8 °F | 1.1 in. |
| Annual | 45.5 °F | 76.1 °F | 5.39 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |