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Weather on July 21

Independence, MO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
1974
88°F avg
Coldest
1992
69°F avg

About This Date

July 21st in Independence, MO typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 70°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest July 21st was in 1974 (88°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (69°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of July 21st dates historically, with the wettest July 21st recording 5.21" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for July 21st in Independence, MO? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202585°70°77°2.16"
202482°65°73°
202380°67°73°
2022100°
202188°65°76°
202081°69°75°1.78"
201995°68°82°5.21"
201889°69°79°0.03"
201797°79°88°
201694°75°84°
201586°67°76°0.23"
201482°61°71°
201384°72°78°0.03"
201292°67°79°
201197°76°86°
201093°69°81°3"
200978°65°71°1.52"
200897°74°85°
200784°69°77°
2006100°74°87°
200595°76°85°
200496°75°86°
200392°69°80°0.18"
200295°73°84°
200191°74°82°
200078°64°71°
199993°74°83°
199897°76°86°
199790°72°81°
199686°70°78°4.19"
199584°66°75°0.03"
199486°65°75°
199378°67°72°2.03"
1992coldest78°61°69°0.97"
1991101°71°86°
199087°67°77°1.7"
198983°62°72°
198885°64°74°
198793°71°82°
198685°61°73°
198586°72°79°0.69"
198488°71°79°
198399°78°88°
198292°70°81°1.35"
198197°71°84°
198092°76°84°0.08"
197990°70°80°
197892°75°83°
197792°74°83°
197693°74°83°
197589°69°79°
1974warmest99°78°88°
197292°78°85°
197192°68°80°
54 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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