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Location & Surroundings

Independence is a village in Virginia, United States with 927 inhabitants, at 817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galax, 21 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 440 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maxwell Airport, 12 km away.

Overview

Independence is town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States.

It is located in Grayson County, United States.

The population is about 1,011 (2020).

It covers about 6.08 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 817 metre.

Also known as: Independence, Virginia, Independence, VA

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Image Independence va couthhouse during 4thJuly 2006.jpg

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Grayson County
  • Area 6.08 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 37' 21" N, 81° 9' 11" W
  • Elevation 817 m (DEM: 825 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 927
  • Pop. Density 356 p/km²
  • Built-up 7.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Independence

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Independence, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 3.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.7 to 3.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.

Temperature
3.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
0.17 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 3.1 2.8 302 87 1,006.6 - / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
6h 0.4 4.5 312 88 1,009.4 1.73 / 1.73 48 0.0 n/a
12h 3.5 4.9 329 74 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.12 96 289.2 n/a
18h 1.1 3.9 326 85 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.10 99 103.6 n/a
Tomorrow -0.7 2.8 309 95 1,014.5 0.07 / 0.17 65 0.0 n/a
30h -1.5 3.8 311 86 1,017.9 0.03 / 0.21 38 0.0 n/a
36h 2.4 5.4 313 62 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.07 54 285.9 n/a
42h -0.2 4.7 311 74 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.02 24 181.6 n/a
Sunday -2.1 3.2 306 88 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
54h -1.6 3.5 317 88 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 47 0.0 n/a
60h 4.1 4.5 330 64 1,027.9 0.02 / 0.02 83 239.9 n/a
66h 2.1 3.3 342 74 1,030.3 0.00 / 0.00 92 122.0 n/a
Monday -2.0 1.6 338 92 1,033.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Independence?
Now 3.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.7 to 3.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Independence today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 19m.
What is the local time in Independence?
Local time is 10:34. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Independence?
Independence is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Independence?
Population about 927.
What is the elevation of Independence?
Elevation about 817 m. DEM 825 m.
Where is Independence located?
It is at 36.62245, -81.15309 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Independence in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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