What is the air quality in Independence today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Independence is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.68 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Independence right now?

The current temperature in Independence is 20.1°C (feels like 20.1°C). Humidity is 64.9% and wind speed is 42.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Independence?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 6.9 (High).

Air Quality in Independence, United States

Windy

20.1°C · 64.9% humidity

20.1°

Feels 20.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1pm

24 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

27 1am

27 4am

25 7am

27 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 4 stn

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Independence's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration. Current PM2.5 concentration in Independence is 1.1× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

64.9%

Humidity

42.3 km/h

Wind NE

1022.7 hPa

Pressure

6.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.68 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Independence?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 4 stations

PM2.55.68 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX6.9

High

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

5.68

Median

6.5

Average

4.1

Low

8.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Independence?

05-28

30.3° 17.4°

12.5 mm

05-29

30.3° 7.1°

0.06 mm

05-30

26.4° 17.4°

5.81 mm

05-31

29.3° 11.1°

06-01

30.7° 16.5°

4.19 mm

06-02

32.1° 15.1°

06-03

29.5° 22.8°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Independence?

Troost, Missouri, USA

13.5 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

kc, Wy, Kansas, USA

19.2 km PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³

kc, Wy, Kansas, USA

19.2 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

Liberty, Missouri, USA

23.8 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Independence?

25 East Independence 24 Raytown 18 Kansas City 29 Blue Springs 26 Liberty 26 Gladstone 37 Kansas City 38 Lee's Summit 29 Prairie Village 30 Leawood

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-28T21:46 UTC.