Location & Surroundings
Independence is a settlement in North Dakota, United States, at 427 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Valley City, 66 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1910 km to the east. The nearest airport is Laney Landing Strip, 6 km away.
Also known as: Junction · Oakes Junction
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
46° 20' 28" N, 98° 11' 38" W
- Elevation 427 m (DEM: 424 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:41
- Sunrise 08:11
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 10 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Independence
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Independence, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 12.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 30 W/m2.
Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 112 | 76 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.0 | 2.9 | 89 | 73 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 3.0 | 114 | 85 | 1,019.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.6 | 2.4 | 105 | 89 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 4.2 | 175 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.2 | 4.7 | 161 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 7.4 | 177 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 5.8 | 166 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.9 | 5.5 | 148 | 79 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 6.2 | 101 | 96 | 1,002.4 | 5.36 / 5.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.5 | 7.0 | 31 | 98 | 997.3 | 21.66 / 27.09 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 10.7 | 353 | 94 | 999.8 | 0.00 / 23.27 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.7 | 11.1 | 332 | 65 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 3.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Independence?
Now 6.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 12.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 30 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Independence today?
Sunrise around 08:11 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 10h 10m.
What is the local time in Independence?
Local time is 09:41. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Independence?
Independence is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Independence?
Elevation about 427 m. DEM 424 m.
Where is Independence located?
It is at 46.34108, -98.19399 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Independence in?
It is in United States.