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Rockford Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:14 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Rockford Today

9 AM

73°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the S, dew point 69°F.

51
Peak FitScore
Temperature
73°F / feels 76°
Wind
9 mph S, gusts 15
Dew Point
69°F — oppressive
Humidity
90%
UV Index
3 — Moderate
Air Quality
44 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 7 PM
27
89° feels 97° 6 mph WSW
8 PM
27
86° feels 95° 4 mph SW
🌙 9 PM
45
83° feels 91° 4 mph SW
🌙 10 PM
45
81° feels 89° 4 mph SSW 1% rain
🌙 5 AM
47
76° feels 84° 4 mph SSE 15% rain
🌅 6 AM
47
75° feels 84° 5 mph SSE 15% rain
☁️ 7 AM
43
77° feels 85° 7 mph S 18% rain
🌧️ 8 AM
22
77° feels 83° 12 mph NE 24% rain
☁️ 9 AM
51
73° feels 76° 9 mph S 29% rain
☁️ 10 AM
43
76° feels 83° 7 mph ENE 26% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
43
79° feels 88° 7 mph S 10% rain
☀️ 12 PM
39
89° feels 95° 10 mph S 9% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌫️
Today Jul 26
90° / 72°
51
🏃
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
100° / 73°
51
🏃 💧 29%
☁️
Tue Jul 28
83° / 64°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Jul 29
84° / 61°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Jul 30
85° / 65°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
72° / 65°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 40%
🌧️
Sat Aug 1
83° / 65°
76
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 32%
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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 9 AM with a peak FitScore of 51/100. 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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