Rockford, Indiana Weather
Rockford, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rockford, Jackson County.
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About Rockford, Indiana
Rockford lies cradled by the rolling, verdant hills of Jackson County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 11.1 miles west of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 269°T), and is situated 1.9 miles north of Seymour. The terrain here is a gentle tapestry of cultivated fields and wooded slopes, the latter often thick with oak and maple, their leaves catching the sunlight in a thousand shifting shades. Small creeks, barely more than silver threads in the landscape, meander through the hollows, their presence marked by a richer green along their banks. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries the damp, earthy scent of dew-kissed soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle. Evenings bring a deepening hush, the sky bleeding from pale blue into bruised purples and fiery oranges, a slow, deliberate transition that mirrors the unhurried pace of life in Rockford. The history of Rockford is as much a part of its character as the fertile ground it occupies. Founded by early settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the region, Rockford has long been tied to the bounty of the land, its economy sustained by farming and the small industries that grew around it. While no grand pronouncements or towering landmarks define Rockford, its distinctiveness lies in its enduring connection to its roots. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this agricultural heritage, with produce markets in season and a steady trade in timber from the surrounding woodlands. The simple, sturdy architecture of the homes and businesses speaks of a practicality and resilience passed down through generations, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Rockford home.
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| Location | Rockford, Jackson County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.987275°N, 85.891366°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46714, 47274 |
| Area Code | 574, 317 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rockford, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rockford, Indiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 38.987275°N, 85.891366°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 46714, 47274. Telephone area code: 574, 317. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
