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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 56 degrees, low of 37 degrees. So, as I look out the window this morning, it seems like we’ve got one of those classic Bloomington days on our hands. It’s partly sunny, and the high should be around a cool 56. Perfect weather for a stroll over to The Butcher’s Block to pick up something tasty for dinner, don’t you think? 🥩 This afternoon, the clouds might try to sneak in a bit, but by evening, we’ll see them clear out. It’s going to get a little nippy tonight, dipping to about 37 degrees. If you’re planning to wander around Stepp Cemetery for a ghostly tale or two, I’d suggest bundling up. 👻🌲 Tomorrow morning, you might wake up to some frost on the pumpkin, as they say. It’s that time of year, after all. But don’t worry, things will warm up to a more comfortable 64 by the afternoon. With a bit of a breeze, maybe 13 mph at times, it’s a good day to head over to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books and lose yourself in another world for a bit. 🦸‍♂️📚 And if you’re heading to Assembly Hall to catch some Hoosier basketball, a light jacket should do the trick. Let’s just say, it’s shaping up to be a porch-sitting evening, watching the sunset with a warm mug in hand. 😊 Remember, the weather might change its mind—it’s Indiana, after all. Keep an eye on the sky, and have a great day exploring our lovely town!

High: 56°F | Low: 37°F

So, as I look out the window this morning, it seems like we've got one of those classic Bloomington days on our hands. It's partly sunny, and the high should be around a cool 56. Perfect weather for a stroll over to The Butcher's Block to pick up something tasty for dinner, don't you think? 🥩

This afternoon, the clouds might try to sneak in a bit, but by evening, we'll see them clear out. It's going to get a little nippy tonight, dipping to about 37 degrees. If you're planning to wander around Stepp Cemetery for a ghostly tale or two, I’d suggest bundling up. 👻🌲

Tomorrow morning, you might wake up to some frost on the pumpkin, as they say. It's that time of year, after all. But don't worry, things will warm up to a more comfortable 64 by the afternoon. With a bit of a breeze, maybe 13 mph at times, it’s a good day to head over to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books and lose yourself in another world for a bit. 🦸‍♂️📚

And if you're heading to Assembly Hall to catch some Hoosier basketball, a light jacket should do the trick. Let's just say, it's shaping up to be a porch-sitting evening, watching the sunset with a warm mug in hand. 😊

Remember, the weather might change its mind—it's Indiana, after all. Keep an eye on the sky, and have a great day exploring our lovely town!

Last updated: May 2, 2026 4:30 pm

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