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Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

49°F

9°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 6:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Rockford IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Rockford IL
 42.26°N 89.03°W
Last Update:
6:11 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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