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Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 19 Mar 6:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Rockford International Airport IL
 42.19°N 89.09°W
Last Update:
4:36 am CDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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