Weather forecast for todayIndependence, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 4:19 am CDT

  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphS 170°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.35"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, skies are clear and bright, offering ideal outdoor conditions.
The temperature is a wintry 39.2°F, and the felt air temperature is calculated to be an icy 33.8°F. The current temperature is at the minimum anticipated for today.

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 66°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:24 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:20 pm CDT
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On Sunday, October 18, the forecast calls for abundant sunshine.
Temperatures are forecasted to move from a peak of a comfortable 66.2°F to a low of a cold 39.2°F.
The higher temperature of 66.2°F is more typical of September than October.
Sunrise will be at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:20 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 5 pm 64°C.
Coldest period: 5 am - 7 am 39°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm 5%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    32°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:24 am
  • 8 am
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:20 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphS 179°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 181°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, bright skies and dry conditions are anticipated.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 64.4°F and a minimum of 39.2°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 64.4°F and the lowest temperature of 32°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Today, temperatures will be more similar to the climate of September than the usual maximum in October. The minimum temperature today will be relatively lower than October's average low.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 09:19:06 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 4:19 am CDT, the temperature is 39.2°F. Feels-like temperature is 33.8°F.

Today, bright and sunny weather is expected.

Today, the highest temperature will be 66.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 39.2°F.
The highest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average maximum of 58.5°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also slightly cooler than the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Independence, sunrise will be at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:20 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 56min.