Rockford, IL weather in June
Expect warm weather with frequent rain in Rockford in June, with highs near 81°F and lows near 60°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 7
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:22 am / 8:26 pm | 5:23 am / 8:36 pm |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 15.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am63°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon77°Fdew point 59°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 pm68°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (5 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more7 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 5.2 in; a dry June brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 7.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202005: average high 86°F
- Coolest June2000: average high 77°F
- Wettest June2018: 14.2 in
- Driest June2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading100°F (June 28, 2012)
- Lowest reading37°F (June 1, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 81°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 60°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 15.2 h | 14.9 h |
Highs change by +10°F from May and +3°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI224 mi · high 70°F · 10 wet days
How Rockford ranks in June
- Normal high230th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days278th driest of 378
- Comfortable days122nd most of 340
What to pack for Rockford in June
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.2 hours of daylight and highs near 81°F
Heating and cooling
June has 27 heating degree days and 182 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Rockford in June?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 100°F (June 28, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Rockford in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (14.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Is June a good time to visit Rockford?
June ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Rockford (65 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (USW00094822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 730 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Rockford Airport (725430-94822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 725 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).