August weather forecastSault Ste. Marie, Canada

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Sault Ste. Marie, with an average temperature varying between 12.1°C (53.8°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

The onset of August in Sault Ste. Marie brings with it an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. In the month of August, Sault Ste. Marie's average low-temperature falls to a cool 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Sault Ste. Marie is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, in August, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sault Ste. Marie, there are 123.6 rainfall days, and 567mm (22.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 19°C (66.2°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Sault Ste. Marie.
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Sault Ste. Marie is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of August, in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Sault Ste. Marie is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sault Ste. Marie are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Sault Ste. Marie, records 22.8°C (73°F), while the low-temperature is 12.1°C (53.8°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, is 81%.

In Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, during August, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

In Sault Ste. Marie, snow does not fall in June through September.

The month with the warmest seawater in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, is August, with an average sea temperature of 19°C (66.2°F).

In Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, in August, the average water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). For most, swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, the average day length in August is 14h and 8min.

On the first day of August in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

In Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.2h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Sault Ste. Marie is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average high temperature in August: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average wind speed in August: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average rainfall in August: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (80mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (38mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (250mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in August: 19°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (0.4°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).