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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 76%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 3 Mar 8:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rockford IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford IL
 42.26°N 89.09°W
Last Update:
6:17 am CST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Mar 3, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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