Weather forecast for todayIndependence, MS

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:43 pm CDT

  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.41"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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In Independence, at the moment, the sun is shining uninterrupted, making for an excellent day outdoors.
The temperature is a comfortable 64.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 66.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 66°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 25°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:06 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm CDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, sunshine is forecasted under mostly clear skies.
Temperature readings will span from a daytime high of a comfortable 66.2°F to a night low of a cold 39.2°F.
Today, the maximum temperature is expected to align with November's average high of 59.9°F instead of October's.
Sunrise was at 7:06 am and sunset will be at 6:22 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 16min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 66°C.
Coldest hour: 11 pm 48°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2 pm - 11 pm 0%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 3 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNE 23°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 33%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:22 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 24°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 26°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNE 34°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 36°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 39°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of Saturday, primarily bright and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 48.2°F and a maximum of 66.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The forecasted high is more close to November's typical maximum of 59.9°F than the usual for October. Today, the overnight low is also more close to November's usual minimum of 43.9°F than October's 54°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 18:43:00 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (1:43 pm CDT) it is 64.4°F in Independence.

On Saturday, clear and sunny conditions are expected.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 66.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 39.2°F.
The maximum temperature today will be a couple of degrees lower than the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average low of 54°F.

On Saturday, in Independence, sunrise was at 7:06 am and sunset will be at 6:22 pm (CDT).

In Independence, the length of the day today will be 11h and 16min.