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Todayโ€™s weather in Bloomington: High of 87 degrees, low of 67 degrees. Well, peeking out the window this morning, it’s shaping up to be a real summer stunner here in Bloomington. The sun’s already up and doing its thing, and weโ€™re heading for a high around 87 today. Just enough warmth for a trip down to Monroe Lake if you’re up for some paddling or just soaking in those big skies ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ›ถ. The breeze is coming in gently from the northeast, so itโ€™s one of those days where the air feels like it’s giving you a hug rather than a slap. As we roll into the evening, things will cool down to a low around 67. Perfect for a little porch-sitting with a glass of lemonade or maybe a local cider ๐Ÿ. Speaking of local, FARMbloomington is always a good spot if youโ€™re thinking about dinner plansโ€”canโ€™t go wrong with those Indiana ingredients spun into global flavors ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ. Tomorrow, the thermostatโ€™s nudging up to 91, so maybe not the best day to be fixing the roof ๐Ÿ˜…. A light east wind will be tagging along, just enough to rustle the leaves but not enough to mess your hair. If you find yourself wandering around downtown, maybe pop into Caveat Emptor Used Books for a little browse and some air conditioning ๐Ÿ“š. Who knows what rare treasure might jump off the shelf at you? All in all, itโ€™s a perfect couple of days to enjoy what Bloomington has to offer, from the light displays at “OT 987” after dark ๐Ÿ’กโœจ to maybe catching a show over at the Jordan Hall of Science’s planetarium ๐ŸŒŒ. Enjoy the sunshine, and remember, sunscreen is your friend! ๐Ÿ˜Š

High: 87ยฐF | Low: 67ยฐF

Well, peeking out the window this morning, it's shaping up to be a real summer stunner here in Bloomington. The sun's already up and doing its thing, and weโ€™re heading for a high around 87 today. Just enough warmth for a trip down to Monroe Lake if you're up for some paddling or just soaking in those big skies ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ›ถ. The breeze is coming in gently from the northeast, so itโ€™s one of those days where the air feels like it's giving you a hug rather than a slap.

As we roll into the evening, things will cool down to a low around 67. Perfect for a little porch-sitting with a glass of lemonade or maybe a local cider ๐Ÿ. Speaking of local, FARMbloomington is always a good spot if youโ€™re thinking about dinner plansโ€”canโ€™t go wrong with those Indiana ingredients spun into global flavors ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ.

Tomorrow, the thermostatโ€™s nudging up to 91, so maybe not the best day to be fixing the roof ๐Ÿ˜…. A light east wind will be tagging along, just enough to rustle the leaves but not enough to mess your hair. If you find yourself wandering around downtown, maybe pop into Caveat Emptor Used Books for a little browse and some air conditioning ๐Ÿ“š. Who knows what rare treasure might jump off the shelf at you?

All in all, itโ€™s a perfect couple of days to enjoy what Bloomington has to offer, from the light displays at "OT 987" after dark ๐Ÿ’กโœจ to maybe catching a show over at the Jordan Hall of Science's planetarium ๐ŸŒŒ. Enjoy the sunshine, and remember, sunscreen is your friend! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Last updated: July 13, 2026 5:00 am

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