Rockford, NE
Unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska
Rockford is a small unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska. It is 4.2 miles NE of Filley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68357.
Rockford at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Gage County
- ZIP code
- 68357
- Nearest town
- Filley (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.2517, -96.6000
Weather in Rockford now
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Rockford weather by the hour
Rockford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockford.
This week in Rockford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockford
What is the weather usually like in Rockford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 33.0 inprecipitation per year · 838 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIRGINIA, NE US (USC00258875), adjusted for the elevation of Rockford.
Rockford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rockford?
Rockford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 33.0 inches (838 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockford is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Rockford
The closest live webcam is Barneston › East: US 77: S of Wymore: East, 14.6 miles S of Rockford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rockford.
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Questions about Rockford
Where is Rockford, NE?
Rockford is an unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska, 4.2 miles NE of Filley.
What county is Rockford in?
Rockford is in Gage County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Rockford, NE?
The ZIP code for Rockford is 68357.
What is the nearest town to Rockford?
Filley, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockford?
Yes. The closest is Barneston › East: US 77: S of Wymore: East, 14.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockford?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockford?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Rockford?
About 33.0 inches (838 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rockford?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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