Rockford, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.4 °F (low) to 73.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 58.2 Inches. Rockford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8 °F | 55.2 °F | 5.7 in. |
| February | 36.5 °F | 59.8 °F | 5.57 in. |
| March | 42.7 °F | 67.8 °F | 5.65 in. |
| April | 49.5 °F | 74.9 °F | 5.18 in. |
| May | 58.1 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.28 in. |
| June | 66.0 °F | 87.0 °F | 4.67 in. |
| July | 69.2 °F | 89.7 °F | 5.17 in. |
| August | 68.6 °F | 88.8 °F | 4.63 in. |
| September | 63.2 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.89 in. |
| October | 51.8 °F | 75.1 °F | 3.33 in. |
| November | 41.2 °F | 65.1 °F | 4.5 in. |
| December | 36.4 °F | 57.3 °F | 5.62 in. |
| Annual | 51.4 °F | 73.8 °F | 58.19 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |