Weather forecast for todayIndependence, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:07 am CDT

  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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At the moment, the weather is ideal, with the sun shining and the air feeling fresh.
The temperature is a chilly 48.2°F, and the felt air temperature is evaluated at a frosty 44.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:23 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm CDT
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Today, sunny skies are in store, with excellent visibility.
Forecasted temperature values will span from a refreshing 57.2°F down to a cold 39.2°F.
Today, expect the temperature to remain near October's average maximum of 58.5°F.
Sunrise was at 7:23 am and sunset will be at 6:22 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 59min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 57°C.
Coldest hour: 2 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am - 2 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 209°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:22 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Independence, a cloudless sky and mainly sunshiny weather are expected.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 44.6°F and the highest temperature of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 4 pm.
The temperature today will be close to the average high in October. Today, expect the temperature to dip to a level also relatively lower than the average October low.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 16:07:45 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 11:07 am CDT, the temperature is 48.2°F.

Today, the forecast calls for abundant sunshine.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 39.2°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Independence, sunrise was at 7:23 am and sunset will be at 6:22 pm (CDT).

In Independence, today, there will be 10h and 59min of daylight.