Ironwood, Michigan Weather
Ironwood, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ironwood, Gogebic County.
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About Ironwood, Michigan
Ironwood emerges from the rugged contours of the western Upper Peninsula, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 93.6 miles east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 101°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-south-west of Bessemer. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with steep inclines giving way to flatter, wooded expanses, a landscape shaped by ancient glacial forces and the enduring presence of dense conifer forests. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness that speaks of the vast, wild spaces surrounding Ironwood. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, occasionally catching the glint of distant, unseen waters, hinting at the network of rivers and lakes that thread through this northern country. The very soil, rich and dark, promises a tenacious life, supporting a resilient flora that clings to the rocky outcrops and stretches across the valleys. The echoes of a fervent past resonate in Ironwood, a town built on the back of the iron ore industry that once pulsed through its veins. The legacy of those mining days is etched into the very character of the place, a quiet strength born of hard work and the demanding northern climate. This industrious spirit continues, though the economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and new residents alike to explore its trails and waterways. The Gogebic Range, a geological marvel, remains a silent witness to the town's origins and a constant reminder of the raw power of the earth. Local traditions, often tied to the changing seasons and the bounty of the surrounding forests and waters, are passed down with a gentle persistence, a living continuity in the rhythm of life in Ironwood.
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| Location | Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.45467°N, 90.171008°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Menominee) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49938 |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ironwood, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ironwood, 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 Ironwood includes coordinates 46.454670°N, 90.171008°W, situated in Gogebic County. ZIP code 49938. 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.
