Iron River, Michigan Weather
Iron River, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Iron River, Iron County.
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About Iron River, Michigan
Iron River rests in a broad valley, hemmed in by the low, forested shoulders of the Upper Peninsula. It lies 91.8 miles north-north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 31°T), and is situated 1.1 miles north-west of Stambaugh. Pine and hardwood climb the slopes, their deep greens blurring into a hazy blue as they recede, a constant, quiet presence that whispers of cool, damp earth and the scent of resin. The Iron River itself, a ribbon of dark, cool water, winds through the heart of the landscape, mirroring the shifting moods of the sky. Its banks are often soft, carpeted with moss and fallen leaves, giving way to the occasional rocky outcrop that catches the afternoon sun and glows with a muted, earthy warmth. The air here carries a clean, crisp edge, even in summer, a reminder of the vast, wild spaces that surround Iron River. This is a place shaped by the earth's deep veins. The very name of Iron River speaks to its storied past, a time when the discovery of rich iron ore deposits transformed this quiet valley into a hub of rugged industry. The legacy of the mines, though largely quiet now, is etched into the land and the memories of its people. The local economy, once dominated by the clatter of machinery and the rumble of ore carts, has found new footing in timber and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that drew the first settlers. The annual celebration of the Iron Range comes alive with a spirit that honors this heritage, a blend of hard work and hearty fellowship that defines the enduring character of Iron River.
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| Location | Iron River, Iron County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.092732°N, 88.642354°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Menominee) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49935 |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Iron River, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Iron River, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Iron River includes coordinates 46.092732°N, 88.642354°W, situated in Iron County. ZIP code 49935. Telephone area code: 906. Timezone: Central Time (America/Menominee).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
