Independence, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 41.8 °F (low) to 62.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42 Inches. Independence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 23.2 °F | 42.3 °F | 3.15 in. |
| February | 25.9 °F | 45.5 °F | 2.69 in. |
| March | 31.5 °F | 53.0 °F | 3.58 in. |
| April | 39.7 °F | 62.9 °F | 3.78 in. |
| May | 49.0 °F | 71.0 °F | 4.05 in. |
| June | 56.7 °F | 77.9 °F | 3.91 in. |
| July | 61.1 °F | 80.8 °F | 3.78 in. |
| August | 59.9 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.81 in. |
| September | 54.0 °F | 74.2 °F | 3.62 in. |
| October | 42.0 °F | 64.9 °F | 3.49 in. |
| November | 31.9 °F | 54.4 °F | 2.97 in. |
| December | 26.5 °F | 45.9 °F | 3.2 in. |
| Annual | 41.8 °F | 62.7 °F | 42.03 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 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |