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Rockford Running Weather

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:49 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Rockford Today

5 AM–11 AM

63°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the S, dew point 46°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
63°F / feels 59°
Wind
7 mph S, gusts 11
Dew Point
46°F — comfortable
Humidity
54%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
30 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 9 AM
99
69° feels 65° 5 mph S
☁️ 10 AM
89
74° feels 72° 6 mph S
☁️ 11 AM
81
78° feels 77° 6 mph S
☀️ 12 PM
76
80° feels 80° 5 mph S
☀️ 1 PM
73
82° feels 82° 5 mph S
☀️ 2 PM
71
83° feels 83° 4 mph SSW
☁️ 3 PM
72
84° feels 83° 5 mph S
4 PM
74
84° feels 82° 4 mph S
☀️ 5 PM
80
84° feels 78° 7 mph SSE
☁️ 6 PM
82
83° feels 76° 8 mph SE
☁️ 7 PM
83
82° feels 75° 8 mph SSE
🌙 8 PM
86
77° feels 72° 4 mph S
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jun 3
84° / 49°
100
🏃 5 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Jun 4
87° / 57°
100
🏃 5 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Fri Jun 5
78° / 66°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 67%
🌧️
Sat Jun 6
80° / 62°
76
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 67%
🌦️
Sun Jun 7
80° / 62°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Mon Jun 8
76° / 64°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Jun 9
81° / 68°
75
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 28%
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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 5 AM–11 AM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. 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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