Independence, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35.7 °F (low) to 54.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 31.6 Inches. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3 °F | 22.4 °F | 0.79 in. |
| February | 8.6 °F | 27.1 °F | 0.87 in. |
| March | 21.3 °F | 39.8 °F | 1.46 in. |
| April | 34.7 °F | 54.7 °F | 2.82 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 67.9 °F | 4.26 in. |
| June | 58.4 °F | 77.4 °F | 4.78 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 82.0 °F | 3.97 in. |
| August | 60.3 °F | 79.7 °F | 4.2 in. |
| September | 51.9 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.38 in. |
| October | 38.9 °F | 57.6 °F | 2.47 in. |
| November | 25.9 °F | 41.5 °F | 1.44 in. |
| December | 12.5 °F | 27.4 °F | 1.2 in. |
| Annual | 35.7 °F | 54.1 °F | 31.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |