Weather forecast for todayIndependence, LA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 7:00 am CDT

  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Independence, currently, an endless stretch of blue sky remains completely clear.
The temperature is a chilly 48.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-predicted 51.8°F for today.

Friday Oct 23, 2026

  • 84°F
  • 52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphENE 72°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:10 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm CDT
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On Friday, October 23, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.
The day will see a remarkable high of a moderately hot 84.2°F, sharply contrasting with a low of a crisp 51.8°F.
The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is calculated to be a blazing 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The highest temperature is forecasted to be moderately higher than the average October peak of 79.2°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:22 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 13min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 82°C.
Coldest hour: 8 am 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNE 46°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphENE 62°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphENE 59°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 11 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 79°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 87°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 1 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 90°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 2 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 90°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 3 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 83°
  • Humidity: 28%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 79°
  • Humidity: 28%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 76°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 81°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:22 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 114°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 106°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 122°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 118°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Independence, sunny conditions are likely to prevail.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 82.4°F and a minimum of 51.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than October's average high of 79.2°F. The lowest temperature is more resembling November's average minimum of 49.3°F than the usual minimum of 59.4°F in October.
Updated: Oct 23, 2026 @ 12:00:18 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (6:00 am CST) it is 48.2°F in Independence.

On Friday, bright and sunny weather is expected.

Today, the highest temperature will be 84.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 51.8°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is calculated to be 86°F.
The maximum temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 79.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also moderately lower than the average low of 59.4°F.

On Friday, in Independence, sunrise will be at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:22 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 13min.