NWS, American, European side by side around Rockford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Rockford, IL is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 83°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 19°F), with roughly 34 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Rockford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Rockford climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
31°
19°
Feb
43°
23°
Mar
48°
29°
Apr
59°
39°
May
73°
51°
Jun
82°
61°
Jul
83°
64°
Aug
82°
63°
Sep
77°
58°
Oct
64°
47°
Nov
48°
34°
Dec
39°
27°
Common questions
What's the weather in Rockford today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Rockford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Rockford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Rockford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Rockford?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Rockford forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Rockford?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Rockford, with average highs around 83°F.
How cold does Rockford get?
The coldest month in Rockford is Jan, when overnight lows average about 19°F.
How much rain does Rockford get?
Rockford sees roughly 34 in of precipitation a year, with Apr usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.