Rockford, Illinois Weather
Rockford, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Rockford, Winnebago County.
Full aviation weather for Rockford is published on the Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Rockford have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Rockford: Ogle County Airport (KC55) 36 km · Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL) 39 km · Albertus Airport (KFEP) 40 km · Freeport/Dornink Airport (KC86) 40 km · Brodhead Airport (KC37) 43 km
Conditions reported at KRFD describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Rockford specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of the Rock River, which bisects the city and has long been its lifeblood. It lies 16.7 miles south of Beloit, WI (from Beloit, WI: bearing 191°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-south-west of Loves Park. The terrain here is a gentle sweep of prairie, softened by the passage of seasons, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, especially on clear evenings when the light bleeds across the horizon in hues of lavender and rose. Historically, Rockford’s growth was fueled by its strategic position as a transportation hub and a center for manufacturing, particularly furniture and machinery, industries that left an indelible mark on its industrial architecture and the character of its workforce. The city's economy, while diversifying, still retains echoes of its industrious past, with a resilient spirit that has weathered economic shifts, adapting to new opportunities while honoring its heritage. The cultural pulse of Rockford beats with a blend of Midwestern pragmatism and a touch of artistic aspiration. Among its notable landmarks, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens offers a verdant escape, a testament to the city's appreciation for natural beauty, while the Coronado Performing Arts Center stands as a grand edifice of entertainment. For those seeking higher learning, Rockford University and Northern Illinois University's Rockford campus provide centers of intellectual pursuit, contributing to the city's dynamic intellectual atmosphere. While Rockford may not boast professional sports franchises at the highest tier, a strong sense of community engagement often finds expression in local athletic endeavors and a shared enthusiasm for civic events, where the collective spirit of Rockford truly shines.
Live animated radar for Rockford and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.271131°N, 89.093995°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104, 61105 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rockford, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rockford, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Rockford includes coordinates 42.271131°N, 89.093995°W, situated in Winnebago County. ZIP code 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104, 61105. Telephone area code: 847, 224. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
