Independence, MO All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Independence, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 113°F (45°C) | August 14, 1936 |
| Record Low | -18.9°F (-28°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Lowest High | -4°F (-20°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 89°F (32°C) | July 10, 1980 |
| Highest Mean | 99.5°F (38°C) | August 14, 1936 |
| Lowest Mean | -11.4°F (-24°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.45" (189.2 mm) | August 15, 1969 |
| Max in One Month | 11.94" (303.4 mm) | October 1941 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | December 1996 |
| Max in One Year | 60.26" (1530.5 mm) | 1961 |
| Least in One Year | 19.19" (487.3 mm) | 1988 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.8" (30.0 cm) | January 18, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 30.5" (77.5 cm) | January 1962 |
| Max in One Season | 58.6" (148.9 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 63.1" (160.4 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | October 22, 1996 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | October 22, 1996 |
| Latest Snow | 1.7" (4.3 cm) | April 30, 1960 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.7" (4.3 cm) | April 30, 1960 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1934 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1934 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1934 – November 18, 2023 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at KANSAS CITY DWTN AP (10 mi from Independence, MO). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Independence, MO?
The all-time record high in Independence, MO is 113°F (45°C), set on August 14, 1936.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Independence, MO?
The all-time record low in Independence, MO is -18.9°F (-28°C), set on December 22, 1989.
What is the most rain Independence, MO has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Independence, MO is 7.45 inches, on August 15, 1969.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Independence, MO?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Independence, MO is 11.8 inches, on January 18, 1962.
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