Independence, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 56.1 °F (low) to 78.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 65.9 Inches. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6 °F | 61.8 °F | 6.19 in. |
| February | 42.8 °F | 65.7 °F | 5.27 in. |
| March | 49.0 °F | 72.4 °F | 5.52 in. |
| April | 54.9 °F | 78.6 °F | 5.34 in. |
| May | 62.8 °F | 85.5 °F | 5.5 in. |
| June | 69.4 °F | 90.6 °F | 6.61 in. |
| July | 71.8 °F | 92.0 °F | 6.51 in. |
| August | 71.5 °F | 92.3 °F | 6.53 in. |
| September | 67.2 °F | 89.0 °F | 4.45 in. |
| October | 56.1 °F | 81.0 °F | 4.39 in. |
| November | 46.3 °F | 70.4 °F | 4.06 in. |
| December | 41.4 °F | 63.7 °F | 5.53 in. |
| Annual | 56.1 °F | 78.6 °F | 65.9 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |