Feels like82°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 56%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Mostly sunny
84°💧 None💨 2 mphH 56%29.80 inHg
Feels like89°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 56%Cloud cover 15%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Monday
Clear night
77°💧 None💨 7 mphH 62%29.83 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 62%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Clear night
74°💧 None💨 8 mphH 69%29.83 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 6%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Mostly sunny
89°💧 None💨 12 mphH 44%29.80 inHg
Feels like87°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 44%Cloud cover 35%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Mostly cloudy
87°💧 None💨 11 mphH 45%29.68 inHg
Feels like86°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 45%Cloud cover 94%Pressure 29.68 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy night
71°💧 None💨 17 mphH 92%29.74 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 84%Pressure 29.74 inHg
Light rain
69°💧 None💨 12 mphH 96%29.71 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.71 inHg
Light rain
78°💧 None💨 9 mphH 75%29.74 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 41%Pressure 29.74 inHg
Light rain
76°💧 None💨 4 mphH 83%29.71 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 27%Pressure 29.71 inHg
Wednesday
Mostly clear night
68°💧 None💨 6 mphH 85%29.80 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 15%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Clear night
64°💧 None💨 8 mphH 90%29.85 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 4%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Overcast
76°💧 None💨 5 mphH 68%29.85 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 68%Cloud cover 96%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Mostly sunny
75°💧 None💨 3 mphH 71%29.80 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
66°💧 None💨 3 mphH 91%29.85 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
63°💧 None💨 1 mphH 99%29.85 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 77%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Mostly cloudy
79°💧 None💨 3 mphH 60%29.88 inHg
Feels like82°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 60%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Overcast
76°💧 None💨 5 mphH 62%29.88 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 62%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Friday
Moderate rain
68°💧 None💨 8 mphH 93%29.91 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Heavy rain
66°💧 None💨 13 mphH 94%29.85 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Light rain
73°💧 None💨 11 mphH 87%29.83 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Mostly sunny
75°💧 None💨 4 mphH 85%29.77 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 36%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Saturday
Clear night
68°💧 None💨 4 mphH 92%29.83 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Clear night
64°💧 None💨 5 mphH 95%29.88 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Sunny
79°💧 None💨 9 mphH 58%29.94 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 58%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Sunny
70°💧 None💨 10 mphH 45%29.97 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 45%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
61°💧 None💨 9 mphH 56%30.06 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 56%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Clear night
58°💧 None💨 10 mphH 50%30.09 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 50%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
70°💧 None💨 11 mphH 44%30.09 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 44%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 4 mphH 61%30.00 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Monday
Clear night
56°💧 None💨 3 mphH 82%30.06 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Clear night
52°💧 None💨 1 mphH 92%30.06 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Sunny
71°💧 None💨 5 mphH 54%30.03 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 54%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Sunny
67°💧 None💨 6 mphH 68%29.94 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 68%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Tuesday
Clear night
61°💧 None💨 6 mphH 80%29.97 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Clear night
58°💧 None💨 7 mphH 79%29.97 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
In Independence and, more broadly, across the state of Kansas:
Clear skies will persist through the evening, with temperatures remaining mild to warm, ranging from 76 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Light northeast winds at around 4 mph will occasionally gust up to 6 mph. No precipitation is expected during this time, providing calm and dry conditions into the night. Temperatures are expected to stay steady, making for a comfortable evening.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
✓Air quality is acceptable for most people.
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UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Independence
Maximum daily UVToday, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low3–5 Moderate6–7 High8–10 Very high11+ Extreme
DayMaximum UVAir quality
TodayUV 7,0High🙂Fair
TomorrowUV 7,0High🙂Fair
WednesdayUV 7,2High🙂Fair
ThursdayUV 6,6High🙂Fair
FridayUV 4,2Moderate🙂Fair
SaturdayUV 6,0High—Unavailable
SundayUV 8,0Very high—Unavailable
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Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Strong UV exposure
Protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and try to limit direct midday sun.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Independence
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 3:00 AM–4:00 AM.
97/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT3:00 AM–4:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:48 PM–5:43 AM
☁Cloud cover1%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight81%
Waxing Gibbous · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 72° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors2–5/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min79%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Independence were last refreshed today at 7:34 PM. The current forecast period extends through 23/09/2026 at 5:00 PM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.