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This is the current conditions weather report for Rock Falls. The report was made 29 minutes ago, at 03:55 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 9 miles per hour / 14.8 kilometers per hour from the westsouthwest (260°). The temperature was 19°F / -7°C, with a dew-point at 19°F / -7°C. The temperature felt like 10°F / -12°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.24 inHg / 1025 hPa. The relative humidity was 49%. The skies were clear.

Rock Falls is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,580 at the 2000 census. Rock Falls is located at 41.774753, -89.691328. The city is separated from its sister city to the North, Sterling, by the Rock River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (3.21%) is water.

Historically, the area is quite interesting. Recreation opportunities abound. The Rock River and Hennepin Canal offer fantastic fishing, boating, hiking and biking, and beautiful scenery. The City location is excellent. You can get here easily from anywhere, by traveling Interstate 88 or scenic highways U.S. Route 30 or Illinois Route 40. Then, just as easily you can get to Rockford, the Quad Cities, Chicago and other metropolitan areas for a taste of "Big City Life."

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

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