Weather in Rockford, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
55°26% rain56°21% rain60°16% rain62°14% rain64°13% rain66°12% rain
67°3% rain
67°6% rain66°11% rain65°14% rain64°15% rain
62°16% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in Rockford
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 26%).
It feels like 53°F with winds near 5 mph.
67°F, 3% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 26%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Rockford
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Rockford is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.27°N latitude and 89.09°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Rockford weather today
Overcast and 55°F in Rockford, IL. Today's high is 67°F with a 13% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 84%, pressure is 30.22 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rockford
Sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 70°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.