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Weather on July 4

Independence, MO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
68°F
Warmest
1980
91°F avg
Coldest
1997
64°F avg

About This Date

July 4th in Independence, MO typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 68°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 1980 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1997 (64°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 37% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 7.44" 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 July 4th in Independence, MO? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202591°72°81°
202480°69°75°5.92"
202394°63°78°
202296°73°85°
202184°67°75°
202088°73°80°
201987°71°79°
201893°71°82°
201788°70°79°
201671°59°65°0.05"
201581°59°70°
201477°58°67°
201382°58°70°1.52"
201297°78°87°
201179°67°73°0.86"
201087°71°79°0.36"
200978°65°71°7.44"
200880°60°70°
200787°68°78°
200695°69°82°3.05"
200587°66°77°1.55"
200489°72°80°
200395°73°84°
200287°71°79°
200190°66°78°0.38"
200088°69°78°0.1"
199988°73°80°
199891°72°81°
1997coldest73°56°64°
199683°64°73°0.64"
199582°62°72°2.18"
199493°77°85°
199383°72°77°0.2"
199291°62°77°0.64"
199185°67°76°
199097°79°88°
198989°69°79°
198883°65°74°
198790°70°80°
198693°67°80°
198593°65°79°
198494°64°79°6.71"
198392°65°78°0.64"
198296°80°88°
198183°73°78°0.69"
1980warmest103°80°91°
197992°68°80°
197896°75°86°
197793°73°83°
197674°62°68°
197591°68°80°
197493°67°80°4.32"
197275°58°66°0.03"
197183°70°76°0.64"
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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