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Rockford (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Rockford can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Rockford. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Rockford has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 997 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Rockford can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 138 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of snowfall, spread across 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Rockford Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Rockford (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
3°C | -3°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
7°C | 1°C
SE 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
8°C | 4°C
SE 4 m/s
5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Rockford in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Rockford?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Rockford?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rockford?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rockford?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rockford?
    June tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rockford?
    January is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.