Independence (OH) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Independence. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Independence has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1134 mm (45 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Independence enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In July, you can expect around 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation, while in January, Independence receives about 71 mm (2.8 in). For more details, please visit our Independence Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Independence can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Independence.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year