Ironwood, MI has a climate that is typical of the Upper Midwest region. Summers are relatively mild and humid, while winters bring cold temperatures and plenty of snow. The area receives an average yearly precipitation of around 31 inches, most of which falls between April and October. Winters tend to bring colder temperatures, with temperatures sometimes dipping below zero during the coldest months. Ironwood also experiences extreme weather from time to time, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, hail and flash floods. Overall though, the climate in Ironwood is tempered by its location on the shore of Lake Superior, making it a pleasant place to visit year-round.
Ironwood, Michigan gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ironwood averages 166 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 184 sunny days per year in Ironwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ironwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 143 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 166 inches of snow a year