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Weather in Independence, Missouri

01:30 AM

Now

77° F

Feels Like 82°

Precipitation 1 %

Wind 6 mph

Humidity 88 %

Today

Day 91°

Night 72°

Precipitation 55 %

Wind 7 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Independence Weather Forecast Updated

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Last updated on August 19, 2025 1:30 AM

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 19, 2024)

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Night

70°

Air quality in Independence

NOW

56 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 13.84 µg/m³

PM10 15.07 µg/m³

O₃ 19.17 ppb

NO₂ 18.32 ppb

SO₂ 0.88 ppb

CO 284.72 ppb

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is currently in the acceptable range. However, sensitive individuals should be aware of potential risks from certain pollutants.

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