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Weather on August 13

Independence, MO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
66°F
Warmest
1980
89°F avg
Coldest
2004
61°F avg

About This Date

August 13th in Independence, MO typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 66°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest August 13th was in 1980 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (61°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of August 13th dates historically, with the wettest August 13th recording 19.1" of rain. The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 13th in Independence, MO? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202589°68°79°
202471°67°69°0.3"
202380°70°75°4.37"
202297°71°84°
202181°68°74°1.93"
202087°69°78°
201993°71°82°
201891°66°79°
201778°59°69°
201683°67°75°0.23"
201584°64°74°
201476°57°66°
201382°66°74°2.06"
201293°65°79°
201181°68°74°0.84"
201097°75°86°0.05"
200989°66°78°
200881°64°72°
2007100°73°87°
200690°70°80°
200585°69°77°4.65"
2004coldest72°51°61°
200385°65°75°
200285°68°76°0.84"
200190°72°81°
200090°67°78°
199997°65°81°
199884°66°75°
199776°66°71°0.08"
199680°58°69°
199596°74°85°
199495°65°80°
199388°71°79°
199275°55°65°0.03"
199181°56°68°
199076°65°70°0.43"
198988°61°74°
198888°71°79°0.94"
198786°68°77°0.74"
198672°56°64°0.28"
198595°70°82°0.08"
198489°67°78°
198385°63°74°
198270°61°65°19.1"
198187°63°75°
1980warmest99°79°89°
197990°66°78°
197892°70°81°
197780°59°70°
197684°68°76°0.15"
197597°71°84°0.15"
197485°71°78°
197294°75°84°
197194°73°83°
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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