Independence, Kentucky Climate by Month
Independence, Kentucky, United States
Warm summers and cold winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Independence is one of warm summers and cold winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 39°F (4°C) in January to 86°F (30°C) in July, and January nights average 22°F (-5°C). About 45 in (1135 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 86°F(30°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 22°F(-5°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 45 in(1135 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 71%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Independence
Best for weatherMay and September are the best time for weather in Independence: highs near 77°F (25°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary is the least pleasant month: it's the coldest, with highs of only 39°F (4°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Independence weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 39°F(4°C) | 22°F(-5°C) | 3.2 in(81 mm) | 86% | 1.7 |
| FebFebruary | 44°F(7°C) | 25°F(-4°C) | 2.9 in(74 mm) | 75% | 2.6 |
| MarMarch | 54°F(12°C) | 33°F(0°C) | 4.4 in(111 mm) | 63% | 3.6 |
| AprApril | 66°F(19°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 4.7 in(119 mm) | 64% | 4.6 |
| MayMayBest | 75°F(24°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 5.0 in(126 mm) | 70% | 5.4 |
| JunJune | 82°F(28°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 4.4 in(113 mm) | 72% | 5.9 |
| JulJuly | 86°F(30°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 4.2 in(107 mm) | 74% | 6.0 |
| AugAugust | 85°F(29°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 3.3 in(84 mm) | 73% | 5.5 |
| SepSeptemberBest | 79°F(26°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 70% | 4.5 |
| OctOctober | 68°F(20°C) | 44°F(7°C) | 3.0 in(77 mm) | 65% | 3.2 |
| NovNovember | 54°F(12°C) | 34°F(1°C) | 3.2 in(81 mm) | 71% | 2.0 |
| DecDecember | 43°F(6°C) | 27°F(-3°C) | 3.4 in(86 mm) | 72% | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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