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Independence, MO Weather on October 9
October 9th in Independence, MO typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 47°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest October 9th was in 1973 (74°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (38°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 26% of October 9th dates historically, with the wettest October 9th recording 0.88" of rain. The last decade has been 5.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 9
Planning for October 9th in Independence, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 9 Weather Records for Independence
- •The all-time record high for October 9th in Independence, MO is 88°F, set in 1980.
- •The coldest October 9th on record dropped to 27°F in 2000.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 9th in 2 of the last 53 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 9th was 9°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 9 ever in Independence?
The warmest October 9 in Independence, MO reached 88°F in 1980. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 71°F.
What was the coldest October 9 ever in Independence?
The coldest October 9 in Independence, MO dropped to 27°F in 2000. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 47°F.
What is the average temperature on October 9 in Independence?
On October 9, Independence averages a high of 71°F and a low of 47°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from INDEPENDENCE.
How many years of weather data are available for October 9 in Independence?
We have 53 years of weather records for October 9 in Independence, MO, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 9 Weather History in Independence
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 83°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 76°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | -- | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | -- | 0.66" | -- |
| 2017 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 71°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 55°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 50°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 61°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 51°F | 37°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2008 | 74°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 73°F | 55°F | 0.35" | -- |
| 2006 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 62°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 76°F | 55°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2002 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 48°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2000 | 49°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 63°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 70°F | 54°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1996 | 64°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 62°F | 43°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1993 | 51°F | 31°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 51°F | 40°F | 0.29" | -- |
| 1989 | 77°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 52°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 77°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 72°F | 48°F | 0.47" | -- |
| 1984 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 68°F | 50°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 53°F | 0.88" | -- |
| 1981 | 66°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 61°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 57°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 67°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 62°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 53 years of data from NOAA station: INDEPENDENCE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Independence, MO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.