Independence, MO weather in July
Independence is warm and humid in July, with frequent rain: highs average 87°F and nights drop to about 68°F. Expect about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Independence.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:55 am / 8:47 pm | 6:17 am / 8:30 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 74% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry July brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 7.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 97°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 82°F
- Wettest July2008: 12.2 in
- Driest July1999: 1.2 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 26, 2012)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 5, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 87°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 68°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Branson, MO181 mi · high 92°F · 8 wet days
How Independence ranks in July
- Normal high194th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days226th driest of 378
- Comfortable days165th most of 340
What to pack for Independence in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 20 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 384 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Independence in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 26, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (12.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Independence?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (48 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Independence (USC00234154), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 985 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 9.9 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 9.6 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.