Bloomington weather in August
In August, Bloomington sees average daytime highs of 82°F and overnight lows near 64°F, with 3.2 in of rain across 9.4 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 82°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in August, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of August to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Bloomington's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bloomington's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 82°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 64°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.2 in
- 9.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Bloomington is city and the county seat of McLean County, Illinois, United States.
- Density
- 1,110/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1857
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 82°F through the month.
A typical August day in Bloomington reaches about 82°F in the afternoon and slips back to 64°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 75°F and 90°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 6°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 |
| Avg low (°F) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 65 |
| 2 | 83 | 65 |
| 3 | 83 | 65 |
| 4 | 83 | 65 |
| 5 | 82 | 65 |
| 6 | 82 | 65 |
| 7 | 82 | 65 |
| 8 | 82 | 65 |
| 9 | 82 | 65 |
| 10 | 82 | 65 |
| 11 | 82 | 65 |
| 12 | 82 | 64 |
| 13 | 82 | 64 |
| 14 | 82 | 64 |
| 15 | 82 | 64 |
| 16 | 82 | 64 |
| 17 | 82 | 64 |
| 18 | 82 | 64 |
| 19 | 82 | 64 |
| 20 | 82 | 64 |
| 21 | 82 | 64 |
| 22 | 82 | 64 |
| 23 | 82 | 64 |
| 24 | 82 | 64 |
| 25 | 82 | 64 |
| 26 | 82 | 64 |
| 27 | 82 | 63 |
| 28 | 82 | 63 |
| 29 | 82 | 63 |
| 30 | 82 | 63 |
| 31 | 81 | 62 |
How August really feels in Bloomington
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bloomington weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 2.3 | 8.3 | 4.9 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 38° / 22° | 2.1 | 7.4 | 4.1 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 50° / 32° | 3.1 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 11.7 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 62° / 43° | 4.4 | 12 | 0.5 | 13 | 4.9 |
| May | 72° / 53° | 4.7 | 13.5 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 81° / 63° | 4.3 | 12.2 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 83° / 66° | 3.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | 3.2 | 9.4 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 76° / 56° | 3.0 | 7.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | 3.3 | 8.9 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 50° / 34° | 3.0 | 8.4 | 1.1 | 9.7 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 38° / 24° | 2.3 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%.
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| Clearer (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 41 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 59 | 41 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Bloomington gets around 3.2 in of rain over 9.4 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 30% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 30 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 30 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 31 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 28 |
| 31 | 28 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the humid band about 26% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 42% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Comfortable (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Oppressive (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 1 |
| 2 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 4 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 5 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 6 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 7 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 8 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 9 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 1 |
| 11 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 13 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 14 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 15 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 16 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 17 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 19 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 20 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 21 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| 22 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| 23 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| 24 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 0 |
| 25 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 0 |
| 26 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 0 |
| 27 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 0 |
| 29 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 7 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of August to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 72 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 4:57 AM to 5:26 AM, and sunset from 7:07 PM to 6:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 4:57 | 7:07 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 4:58 | 7:06 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 4:59 | 7:05 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 5:01 | 7:03 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:02 | 7:02 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:03 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 13.9 | 5:03 | 6:59 |
| 9 | 13.9 | 5:04 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 13.9 | 5:05 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 5:06 | 6:55 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 5:07 | 6:54 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:08 | 6:53 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:09 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:11 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 5:12 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 5:13 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 5:14 | 6:44 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 5:15 | 6:43 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 5:16 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:17 | 6:40 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 5:18 | 6:38 |
| 24 | 13.3 | 5:19 | 6:37 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:20 | 6:35 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:21 | 6:34 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:22 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:23 | 6:30 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:24 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:25 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:26 | 6:26 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.77 kWh/m² to a high of 6.4 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 5.68 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Bloomington?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Bloomington for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bloomington in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Bloomington sees daytime highs around 82°F and nights near 64°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Bloomington in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bloomington peaks around June 22 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Bloomington in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bloomington is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Bloomington?
Bloomington sits at 40.5°N, 89.0°W, 797 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Normal, 1.9 mi away.
Topography around Bloomington
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Bloomington.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Bloomington has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 154 ft around an average of 804 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 276 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 531 ft.
The land around Bloomington is covered by artificial surfaces (41%) and trees (39%) within 2 miles, cropland (74%) within 10 miles, and cropland (83%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bloomington (40.4842°, -88.9937°, elevation 797 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).