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Weather on October 15

Independence, MO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
46°F
Warmest
2025
77°F avg
Coldest
2018
40°F avg

About This Date

October 15th in Independence, MO typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 46°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest October 15th was in 2025 (77°F average), while the coldest was 2018 (40°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of October 15th dates historically, with the wettest October 15th recording 5.03" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for October 15th in Independence, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2025warmest86°68°77°
202459°41°50°
202358°45°51°0.23"
202269°36°52°
202144°1.75"
202083°51°67°
201973°38°55°
2018coldest50°31°40°0.84"
201787°47°67°0.91"
201667°52°59°0.05"
201572°45°58°
201465°46°55°
201367°52°59°0.3"
201267°45°56°
201165°42°53°
201072°43°57°
200944°39°42°0.3"
200858°50°54°1.6"
200776°58°67°0.66"
200657°46°52°2.39"
200583°51°67°
200465°40°52°
200368°45°56°
200261°34°47°
200159°41°50°
200073°54°63°5.03"
199972°40°56°
199875°52°63°
199765°40°52°
199677°54°65°
199562°45°53°
199470°47°58°
199359°54°56°0.89"
199262°41°52°
199162°40°51°
199069°36°52°
198982°64°73°
198874°52°63°
198771°47°59°
198656°29°42°
198557°42°50°2.64"
198473°62°68°1.8"
198376°40°58°
198273°40°56°
198173°58°65°0.05"
198066°61°63°1.5"
197971°54°62°0.64"
197771°40°55°0.15"
197580°48°64°1.42"
197454°34°44°
197378°54°66°
197258°38°48°
197183°61°72°
53 years of data from INDEPENDENCE

Independence, MO Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Independence, MO Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.5"12.9"JFMAMJJASOND2.5"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Independence, MO Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Independence, MO

Independence, MO has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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