| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 40b - Osage Cuestas |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 67301 - Independence, KS | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 25 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 59 | 46 | 34 | 24 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 49 | 59 | 69 | 76 | 85 | 92 | 91 | 83 | 72 | 57 | 46 | 68 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.45 | 1.81 | 3.67 | 3.85 | 5.8 | 5.31 | 3.55 | 3.62 | 4.49 | 4.01 | 3.29 | 2.09 | 42.95 |