Independence, Oregon Weather
Independence, Oregon — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Independence, Polk County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Independence. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Independence is published on the Independence State Airport (K7S5) page, 2 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Independence have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Independence: Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (KSLE) 16 km · McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV) 38 km · Corvallis Municipal Airport (KCVO) 40 km · Lenhardt Airpark (K7S9) 51 km · Aurora State Airport (KUAO) 55 km
Conditions reported at K7S5 describe the airfield itself. Weather 2 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Independence specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Independence, Oregon
Independence lies at the confluence of the Willamette and Santiam Rivers, a place where the land exhales the scent of damp earth and fertile fields. It lies 9.8 miles south-west of Salem, OR (from Salem, OR: bearing 230°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of Dallas. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of Douglas fir and alder, gently give way to the broad, sun-drenched plains that characterize the valley floor. The air here carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing train or the lowing of cattle from unseen pastures. In the spring, the landscape explodes with a riot of wildflowers, a fleeting blush of color against the persistent verdancy, while autumn paints the deciduous trees in hues of amber and crimson, a final, glorious flourish before the muted tones of winter. The sky over Independence often stretches wide and luminous, holding the soft, diffused light that filters through the frequent Pacific Northwest clouds, lending a quiet grace to the everyday. This stretch of the Willamette Valley has long been a cradle for agriculture, its rich alluvial soil yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained generations. Independence itself grew from the aspirations of early settlers drawn to the fertile land and the strategic river access, a history whispered in the weathered planks of the historic downtown buildings and the enduring presence of family farms. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the bounty of the land, with industries focused on timber, agriculture, and food processing, creating a steady hum of activity rather than a frenetic rush. The nearby Willamette River, once a vital artery for trade and transport, now offers a more tranquil presence, its banks a popular spot for recreation and contemplation, a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this corner of Polk County.
Live animated radar for Independence and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Independence, Polk County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.85123°N, 123.186766°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 97351 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Independence, Oregon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Independence, Oregon, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Independence includes coordinates 44.851230°N, 123.186766°W, situated in Polk County. ZIP code 97351. Telephone area code: 503, 971. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
