Rockford, IL Homeowners Can Expect a Cooler, Drier Fall, Says The Old Farmer's Almanac

"The Old Farmer's Almanac has spoken, and Rockford homeowners might want to dig out their sweaters a little earlier this year. The iconic forecast predicts that fall 2025 will be cooler and drier than average across the Upper Midwest, a shift from last year's lingering warmth. For northern Illinois, that means crisp mornings, shorter days, and fewer drenching storms. But even as the forecast tilts chilly, Rockford has been heating up in a different way:"

"For Rockford and the broader Upper Midwest, the details paint a picture of early sweater weather: September: Average temp 57°F (2° below normal) with 3.5" rain - slightly above normal. Expect drizzle, some early snow in the north, and brief warm-ups late in the month. October: Average temp 45°F (2° below normal) with 1.5" rain - about 1" below normal. A mix of chilly rain, snow, and just a few sunnier stretches."

Fall 2025 is forecast to be cooler and drier than normal across the Upper Midwest, producing earlier sweater weather in northern Illinois. September averages near 57°F, about 2°F below normal, with roughly 3.5 inches of rain, bringing drizzle, isolated early snow in the north, and brief late-month warm-ups. October averages near 45°F, about 2°F below normal, with roughly 1.5 inches of rain, about one inch below normal, featuring chilly rain, some snow, and limited sunny stretches. Meanwhile, Rockford shows strong housing activity after ranking among Realtor.com's Top 50 Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025.

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