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Rockford Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:09 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Rockford Today

8 AM–9 AM

57°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the SSE, dew point 55°F.

90
Peak FitScore
Temperature
57°F / feels 55°
Wind
9 mph SSE, gusts 20
Dew Point
55°F — noticeable
Humidity
90%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
42 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 8 AM
90
57° feels 55° 9 mph SSE
☁️ 9 AM
83
63° feels 62° 9 mph SSE
10 AM
75
67° feels 66° 10 mph SSE
☁️ 11 AM
64
70° feels 70° 14 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
58
72° feels 73° 15 mph SSE 1% rain
1 PM
52
74° feels 75° 17 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 2 PM
49
76° feels 76° 19 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 3 PM
57
76° feels 75° 13 mph S 6% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
51
72° feels 68° 20 mph S 14% rain
🌧️ 5 PM
58
62° feels 63° 2 mph W 29% rain
🌧️ 6 PM
44
62° feels 57° 19 mph S 51% rain
🌦️ 7 PM
58
62° feels 64° 3 mph SW 64% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
76° / 53°
90
🏃 8 AM–10 AM 💧 79%
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
62° / 33°
90
🏃 8 AM–10 AM 💧 49%
🌨️
Sun Apr 19
49° / 35°
75
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
56° / 32°
80
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
69° / 45°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Wed Apr 22
67° / 40°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
79° / 56°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 34%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Rockford: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Rockford running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Rockford today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 8 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 90/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Rockford?

The best months for running in Rockford are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

What is the FitScore?

FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.

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