Iron, MI County enjoys a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 28 inches of precipitation annually, with the most rain occurring in August and light snowfall during the winter months. Winters tend to be cold with temperatures often dropping below 0 degrees Fahrenheit during the night time. Summers are usually hot and humid, with temperatures sometimes reaching above 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Snowfall is common throughout the winter months providing recreational opportunities for residents of Iron, MI County.
Iron County, Michigan gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Iron County averages 72 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Iron County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Iron County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 72 inches of snow a year