What is the air quality in Independence today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Independence is 14 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.27 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Independence right now?

The current temperature in Independence is 25.3°C (feels like 25.3°C). Humidity is 54.5% and wind speed is 45.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Independence?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 4.4 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Independence, United States

Windy

25.3°C · 54.5% humidity

25.3°

Feels 25.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1pm

14 4pm

21 7pm

24 10pm

25 1am

25 4am

25 7am

25 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

38h · 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.

54.5%

Humidity

45.4 km/h

Wind SE

1017.1 hPa

Pressure

4.4

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.27 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Independence?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

38h · 4 stations

PM2.53.27 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX4.4

Moderate

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

3.27

Median

3.8

Average

2.2

Low

4.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.15 · Bias: +2.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Independence?

09-22

27.3° 11.9°

09-23

25.3° 16.5°

0.06 mm

09-24

23.4° 17.3°

5.81 mm

09-25

20.8° 17.1°

09-26

32.1° 9.9°

09-27

19.5° 12.2°

09-28

29.7° 24.1°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Independence?

Troost, Missouri, USA

13.5 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

kc, Wy, Kansas, USA

19.2 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Liberty, Missouri, USA

23.8 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Independence?

15 East Independence 12 Raytown 10 Kansas City 19 Blue Springs 18 Liberty 15 Gladstone 19 Kansas City 26 Lee's Summit 16 Prairie Village 18 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 2026-09-22T21:50 UTC.