Rockford, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
45°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 45°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph W | 16% |
| Wednesday | 51°F | Rain Showers Likely | 12 to 15 mph W | 70% |
| Wednesday Night | 41°F | Rain Showers Likely | 9 to 13 mph W | 74% |
| Thursday | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 14 mph NW | 41% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 5% |
| Friday | 47°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 1% |
| Friday Night | 26°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rockford, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 6
Growing season
157 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Charles City, Ia (14 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.