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Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 6 Apr 2:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Machesney Park IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Machesney Park IL
 42.34°N 89.03°W
Last Update:
3:00 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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