Climate and monthly weather forecastIndependence, MN
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Independence, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and max 19.8°F (-6.8°C). Independence's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) to a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Independence, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C). As Independence transitions from January to February, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C), nearly the same as the previous 19.8°F (-6.8°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Independence, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C). Independence's transition into March is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C) in February to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a cool spring month in Independence, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 37°F (2.8°C) and max 52.5°F (11.4°C). April brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in March to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Independence, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 66°F (18.9°C) and min 49.1°F (9.5°C). The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Independence, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 75.7°F (24.3°C). The start of June signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C) in May to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Independence, Minnesota, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C). The highest temperatures are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low of 62.2°F (16.8°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Independence, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average high of 78.3°F (25.7°C). August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Independence, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.7°F (21.5°C) and min 52.7°F (11.5°C). In Independence, the average high-temperature in September gently drops from a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) in August to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Independence, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.7°F (12.6°C) and min 40.5°F (4.7°C). As Independence welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C) to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Independence, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C). November's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in October to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Independence, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C). A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Independence records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 118.6 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, there are 57.7 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.
With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.
The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
Independence's July weather, marked by an average high temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), is the warmest in the year.
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Independence, MN
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).
Average pressure
Independence, MN
- Average pressure in January:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.88"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed
Independence, MN
- Average wind speed in January:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
8.5mph - Average wind speed in March:
8.7mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in May:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.6mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.9mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.9mph - Average wind speed in September:
8mph - Average wind speed in October:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.7mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity
Independence, MN
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (71%).
Average rainfall
Independence, MN
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.63" - Average rainfall in March:
1.3" - Average rainfall in April:
1.97" - Average rainfall in May:
2.68" - Average rainfall in June:
3.62"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.72" - Average rainfall in August:
2.17" - Average rainfall in September:
1.65" - Average rainfall in October:
1.77" - Average rainfall in November:
1.06" - Average rainfall in December:
0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Independence, MN
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.5 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
8.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
12.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
14.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
16.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
15.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in October:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
6.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall
Independence, MN
- Average snowfall in January:
3.66" - Average snowfall in February:
4.02" - Average snowfall in March:
2.72" - Average snowfall in April:
2.09" - Average snowfall in May:
0.08" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Independence, MN
- Average snowfall days in January:
13.7 days - Average snowfall days in February:
11.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
7.9 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3.9 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
1.4 days - Average snowfall days in November:
6.6 days - Average snowfall days in December:
12.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Independence, MN
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 30min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 36min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 18min - Average sunshine in February:
3h and 30min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 24min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 48min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
Independence, MN
- Average sunshine days in January:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.4 days - Average sunshine days in May:
15 days - Average sunshine days in June:
10.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
15.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
17.6 days - Average sunshine days in November:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index
Independence, MN
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Independence, MN
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility
Independence, MN
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
