Bloomington, Illinois Weather
Bloomington, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Bloomington, McLean County.
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About Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington rests on the broad, fertile plains of central Illinois, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers and the tenacious roots of prairie grasses. It lies 2.1 miles south of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 184°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west of McGaw Park. This land, rich with the promise of harvest, has always been its foundation, drawing early settlers to its agricultural bounty and later to the industries that grew from its fertile ground. The economy of Bloomington today thrives on a diversified base, embracing education, healthcare, and manufacturing, a testament to its enduring spirit of adaptation. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn in the summer, a reminder of the deep connection Bloomington maintains with the earth that sustains it. The cultural heart of Bloomington beats with the vibrant energy of Illinois State University, a beacon of learning that infuses the community with youthful enthusiasm. History whispers through the stately architecture of the McLean County Museum of History and the iconic elegance of the David Davis Mansion, offering glimpses into the lives of those who built this place. The town's character is one of earnest endeavor and quiet pride, a place where traditions are cherished and community bonds are strong, much like the deep roots of a mighty oak. While Bloomington doesn't boast professional sports teams, its university teams ignite local passion, and the town celebrates its heritage with annual events like the Sugar Creek Arts Festival, drawing artists and admirers from across the region to share their creative spirit.
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| Location | Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.484203°N, 88.993687°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61701, 61702, 61704, 61705, 61709 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bloomington, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bloomington, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bloomington includes coordinates 40.484203°N, 88.993687°W, situated in McLean County. ZIP code 61701, 61702, 61704, 61705, 61709. Telephone area code: 309. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
