Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Rockfordis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 50.0%
Overall score 19.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 50.0%
2. May
Score 42.3%
3. August
Score 40.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 19.0%
2. March
Score 19.0%
3. April
Score 19.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 49.0%
2. August
Score 49.0%
3. September
Score 46.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 14.0%
2. March
Score 14.0%
3. February
Score 15.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 68.0%
2. September
Score 52.0%
3. October
Score 33.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. April
Score 8.0%
2. March
Score 11.0%
3. January
Score 13.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 52.0%
2. July
Score 51.0%
3. August
Score 51.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 30.0%
2. April
Score 31.0%
3. February
Score 32.0%