Campus through the seasons IU is known for its lush scenery. It’s ranked among the most beautiful college campuses in the country. Here’s a sneak peek at the seasons to come. IDS FILE PHOTO BY JAMES BROSHER WINTER Student battle in a snow ball fight in Dunn Meadow in 2009. IU canceled classes that year due to snow. Average high temperatures during the winter months are in the upper 30s and lows are in the 20s, but they go lower — and can feel much lower with a wind chill. It’s important to wear hats, gloves and layers of clothes for long walks through campus.
IDS FILE PHOTO FALL Senior Wanda Krieger and her friend Rachel Baszynski walk down Seventh Street in October 2014. Temperatures can vary substantially during the autumn months from highs in the 60s-70s and lows in the 40s-50s.
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ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO SUMMER There are an estimated 12,000 trees on the IU campus that create a beautiful and changing backdrop for students out for a walk during the warm weather months. Summer in Bloomington can be hot and humid with average highs in the 80s. Average lows are in the 60s.
IDS FILE PHOTO BY SARAH ZYGMUNTOWSKI SPRING A group of graduates pose in their caps May 2, 2019 outside Bryan Hall. The group met their freshman year in the Kelley Living Learning Center. During March, April and May, high temperatures can range from the 50s to the 70s.
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