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Independence, MO Weather

Updated: Tue Jul 14th 2026 1:30 AM CDT

Clear

72^°F 22^°C

Feels Like 76^°F / 25^°C

Independence, MO weather condition is Clear and 72°F.

Today's Weather in Independence,MO

The current weather in Independence MO as of 1:30 AM CDT on Tue Jul 14th 2026, has a sky condition of Clear with the visibility of 9 mile(s). It is 72 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 76 degrees with a forecasted high of 87 and low of 72. The barometric pressure is 30.09 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 94 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 66 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the North-Northeast at 7.2 miles per hour, gusting at 14.9 miles per hour. Sunrise is at 5:53 AM and Sunset is at 8:18 PM. The moon phase is a New Moon moon rising at 5:32 AM with 1% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.09 inHg. rising
Humidity 94% rising
Heat Index 78°F
Wind from NNE. 7.2 mph
Wind Gust 14.9 miles per hour
Wind Chill 75°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 66°F falling
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 5:53 AM
Sunset 8:18 PM
Moonrise 5:32 AM
Moonset 8:45 PM
Moon Phase New Moon Moon 1%

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Hourly Forecast - Next 8 hours

5 Day Forecast

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 87°F and a low of 72°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 73% chance with an estimated 0.33in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 80%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 87° \| Lo 72°	80%	73% \| est. 0.33in	0%	11.6 mph

Mist

Mist with a high of 86°F and a low of 72°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 74% chance with an estimated 0.16in. Winds will be light at 10mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 84%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 86° \| Lo 72°	84%	74% \| est. 0.16in	0%	9.4 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 87°F and a low of 71°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 64% chance with an estimated 0.08in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 83%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 87° \| Lo 71°	83%	64% \| est. 0.08in	0%	12.3 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 90°F and a low of 72°F. 8%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 74%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 72°	74%	8%	0%	12.1 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 92°F and a low of 73°F. 5%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 66%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 92° \| Lo 73°	66%	5%	0%	13.9 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 72^°F. The morning temperature of 72°^F is lowest at 1am with the daytime high of 87°^F at 2pm and a low around 73°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.09^inHg at 1am and lowest being 30.01^inHg at 4pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 11.6^mph at 1pm, while the slowest is 5.1^mph around 11pm; expect wind gusts peaking 16.8^mph at 5pm.

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Current National Weather

Intense Heat for Northern Plains and Midwest, Heavy Rain in Texas - 07-13 to 07-15

Updated Mon Jul 13th 2026, 7:02am PDT

Fargo,ND, Omaha,NE, and Minneapolis,MN prepare for some very hot weather! A strong high-pressure system is bringing extremely high temperatures and humidity from the northern Plains to the upper Midwest today, reaching the Great Lakes and the Northeast by Tuesday. Expect temperatures in the mid to high 90s, with some areas experiencing triple-digit heat. This heatwave is serious; stay hydrated and avoid being outdoors too much. Thankfully, cool air from a cold front will begin to lower temperatures slightly in Seattle,WA and Bismarck,ND.

Rainy Times in the South and Texas

In the southern regions, a stationary front will bring showers and thunderstorms from the southern Plains through the Deep South. Although rain will lessen from the southern Appalachians to the Carolinas today, watch out for heavy rain in San Antonio,TX and El Paso,TX as it picks up in the Hill Country and Big Bend areas. Stay alert for updates as these storms could lead to significant rainfall.

Thunderstorms in the West

Salt Lake City,UT and Boise,ID will see an increase in thunderstorms thanks to monsoonal moisture in the Great Basin and Intermountain West. These storms may result in flash flooding and severe weather, so keep an eye on local announcements. The storms are expected due to an influx of moisture from the south.

This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes from 63859 through 64058, accurately covering all areas within Independence, MO.