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Rockford Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:08 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Rockford Today

10 AM–7 PM

54°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the SE, dew point 41°F.

89
Peak FitScore
Temperature
54°F / feels 49°
Wind
9 mph SE, gusts 13
Dew Point
41°F — comfortable
Humidity
61%
UV Index
5 — Moderate
Air Quality
57 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 10 AM
83
48° feels 44° 6 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 11 AM
85
51° feels 46° 9 mph SE 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
82
52° feels 46° 11 mph SE 2% rain
☁️ 1 PM
86
53° feels 49° 11 mph SE 3% rain
☁️ 2 PM
88
54° feels 49° 10 mph SE 4% rain
☁️ 3 PM
89
54° feels 49° 9 mph SE 2% rain
☁️ 4 PM
89
54° feels 48° 8 mph SE 2% rain
☁️ 5 PM
89
54° feels 49° 7 mph SE 6% rain
☁️ 6 PM
85
53° feels 47° 8 mph ESE 8% rain
☁️ 7 PM
83
51° feels 47° 6 mph SE 13% rain
🌧️ 8 PM
76
50° feels 46° 5 mph SE 15% rain
☁️ 9 PM
70
50° feels 43° 10 mph SE 23% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌦️
Today Apr 11
54° / 34°
89
🏃 10 AM–8 PM
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Sun Apr 12
77° / 48°
89
🏃 10 AM–8 PM 💧 76%
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Mon Apr 13
72° / 60°
77
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 76%
🌧️
Tue Apr 14
80° / 64°
68
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 69%
🌧️
Wed Apr 15
72° / 62°
75
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 69%
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Thu Apr 16
70° / 58°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 49%
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Fri Apr 17
78° / 56°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 50%
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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 10 AM–7 PM with a peak FitScore of 89/100. 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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