Indiana University - Weather

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Indiana weather is notorious for its instability, and IU is right in the eye of that proverbial storm. Summers are usually humid and hot, so plan ahead for lots of water breaks while you’re moving in during what may be the sweatiest time of the year. Winters are as cold and dry as the summers are hot and wet, so be prepared for sub-zero wind chills, ice, and snow. Spring is somewhat rainy, but very beautiful, especially when the foliage on campus is reborn and the perpetually grey skies of winter finally clear. The crowning glory of Indiana weather is the fall season. Tourists come from hundreds of miles away to visit nearby Brown County (where Hoosier National Forest is located) to watch the turning of the leaves. Bring your camera and an appreciation for nature at its finest once the summer clears out and milder temperatures set in. You won’t find many extremes here, but there are defined seasons with distinct characteristics.

To be comfortable, you’ll need a variety of clothes, and most students find that it works best to dress in layers all the time. Custodians try to adjust classroom temperatures to suit the scholars, but it ends up being freezing when it’s hot outside and boiling when the weather’s cold. You may put on two sweaters and a heavy coat, gloves, a scarf, and a hat one morning just to get to class—but once you’re there, you may find the heat of the classroom unbearable. No matter which season, remember the saying, “If you don’t like the weather in Indiana, wait five minutes, and it’ll change!”

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Students Speak Out

IWUABf says: Indiana University 2015 Business

The weather is unpredictable, in... The weather is unpredictable, in the wintertime at least. The first couple months are hot and gorgeous, then fall comes and that is also enjoyable. Winter lasts around 3-4 months but isn't too bad. Some days are worse than others, but since winter break comes around, you miss the worst of it. When spring comes, IU explodes with color and activity. 12345 Weather: February 18, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The weather in Indiana can be very... The weather in Indiana can be very sporadic. Bloomington is in southern Indiana, so it tends to be one of the warmest locations in the state. The falls are typically nice, in the 50s and 60s; same with spring. The winters can be rough, with cold weather and snow, but the past few years, the winters have been mild, not typical of Indiana. Summers are hot and muggy. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather in Bloomington is... The weather in Bloomington is really nice in the fall and spring, but the winters can be kind of crappy. It really just depends. Indiana, as a whole, has really messed-up weather. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather is generally mild. You... The weather is generally mild. You should be prepared for hot, humid days that can go all the way up into the 90s. You should also be prepared for cold, windy, winter days that can go all the way down into the 10- degree range. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Summers in Bloomington rule and... Summers in Bloomington rule and are usually warm to hot. The fall is beautiful as well, but the weather begins to turn cold in December, and one should be equipped with layers to combat the frigid air. The cold persists until late March, when spring begins to show its face. 12345 Weather Report

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