Mountain Iron, MN has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. Winters in Mountain Iron are characterized by temperatures often below freezing and regular snowfall, while summers tend to be mild and sunny. Average temperatures can range from the mid-teens in winter to the mid-seventies in summer. Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, with moderate amounts of rain and snow both common during spring and fall. The area around Mountain Iron enjoys an extended growing season due to its warm summers, making it ideal for gardening and outdoor activities.
Mountain Iron, Minnesota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mountain Iron averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 182 sunny days per year in Mountain Iron. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mountain Iron gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -5
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year