Weather forecast for today
Rockford, IL

Weather forecast for today

Friday, Apr 18.

PM Thunderstorms
6:08 am

7:42 pm
CDT
PM Thunderstorms
75°F / 48°F
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • UV index: 3
On Friday, April 18, thunderstorms may roll in by the afternoon, bringing brief intense rainfall.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. Day and night temperatures will sharply contrast, oscillating between a temperate 75.2°F and a brisk 48.2°F.
The forecast high of 75.2°F is more in line with May's average of 68.5°F than April's 55.9°F.
Sunrise was at 6:08 am and sunset will be at 7:42 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 35min.

Current condition

Cloudy
9:57 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 61°F
  • Feels like: 61°F
  • Wind: 6mph SSE
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 29.61"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
At the moment, the sky is completely covered with thick clouds, leaving no sunshine.
The temperature is a comfortable 60.8°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-anticipated 75.2°F.

Weather radar - Rockford, IL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (9:57 am CDT) is 60.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Rockford for today?
Today, in Rockford, unstable skies may bring rain, thunder, and brief gusts later today.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Rockford.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 75.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 48.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be noticeably higher than the average highest temperature of 55.9°F in April. The lowest temperature will be moderately higher than the average low of 39.7°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Rockford, sunrise was at 6:08 am and sunset will be at 7:42 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today in Rockford?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 35min.

Hourly weather forecast

10 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 15mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
7 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13mph W
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:42 pm
8 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph W
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
9 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
10 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
11 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
Today, in Rockford, primarily cloudy and occasionally thunderstorm-prone weather is forecasted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is anticipated from 6 pm to 8 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 73.4°F and a minimum of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum is expected to resemble May's average high of 68.5°F rather than April's. Forecast models suggest a low also more alike with May's typical minimum of 50.9°F than April's usual 39.7°F.
Updated: Apr 18, 2025 @ 14:57:11 UTC
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Rockford, Illinois, USA

  • en: Rockford, Illinois, USA
  • es: Rockford, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Rokford, Ilinois, SAD
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  • zh: 罗克福德, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 42.271131°
  • Longitude: -89.093995°
  • Elevation: 719 ft
  • Current time: 10:27am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:08 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:42 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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