Rockford, IA has a humid continental climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 18°F in January to 79°F in July. The area receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation each year, with the most falling between May and August. Snowfall averages around 28 inches per year. Strong winds are common throughout the year, as Rockford is located near the flat plains of Iowa.
Rockford, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rockford averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Rockford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rockford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year