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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Chippewa County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
13,373
Population
906/sq mi density
$55,031
Median Income
$28,966 per capita
$127,300
Home Value
$214,670 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
245
Violent Crime/100K
1,350 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,031 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sault Ste. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 120.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 704 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4762°N, 84.3705°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Chippewa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa County International (CIU) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in |
Sault Ste. Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").