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Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 May 9:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Rockford International Airport IL
 42.19°N 89.09°W
Last Update:
8:31 pm CDT May 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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