Iron River, Michigan Weather
Iron River, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Iron River, Iron County.
Full aviation weather for Iron River is published on the Iron County Airport (K50D) page, 30 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Iron River have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Iron River: Kings Land O' Lakes Airport (KLNL) 44 km · Ford Airport (KIMT) 51 km · Eagle River Union Airport (KEGV) 52 km
Conditions reported at K50D describe the airfield itself. Weather 30 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Iron River specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Iron River.
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.
Live animated radar for Iron River and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
