Independence, MO weather in October
In October, Independence sees highs around 67°F and lows around 45°F: mild, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 7:00 pm | 7:44 am / 6:18 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 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 October day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 70% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 72°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 60°F
- Wettest October2018: 8.7 in
- Driest October2011: 0.4 in
- Highest reading94°F (October 4, 2006)
- Lowest reading20°F (October 31, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 67°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 45°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Branson, MO181 mi · high 73°F · 8 wet days
How Independence ranks in October
- Normal high228th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days241st driest of 378
- Comfortable days111th most of 340
What to pack for Independence in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 27; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 14. All frost dates for Independence.
Heating and cooling
October has 308 heating degree days and 23 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Independence in October?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 20°F (October 31, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Independence in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.4 in.
Is October a good time to visit Independence?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (64 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. 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.