Bloomington, Illinois Weather
Bloomington, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Bloomington, McLean County.
Full aviation weather for Bloomington is published on the Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (KBMI) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Bloomington have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Bloomington: Logan County Airport (KAAA) 46 km · Pekin Municipal Airport (KC15) 58 km · Pontiac Municipal Airport (KPNT) 58 km
Conditions reported at KBMI describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Bloomington specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Bloomington and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
