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Weather & Climate in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sault Ste. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (222.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5168°N, 84.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | DUCK LAKE | 21,484 | 83 km |
| 2007 | SLEEPER LAKE | 17,623 | 91 km |
| 1998 | CAMP FAUNCE | 1,922 | 45 km |
| 1999 | MACKINAC3 | 741 | 83 km |
| 2019 | RIFLE RANGE | 729 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in |
Sault Ste. Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").