Sault Ste. Marie (MI) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Sault Ste. Marie receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 910 mm (36 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Sault Ste. Marie shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 41 mm (1.6 in) of snowfall over 15 snowy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sault Ste. Marie Temperature page.

Sault Ste. Marie's average annual precipitation is 910 mm (36 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Sault Ste. Marie (MI):

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Sault Ste. Marie (MI)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sault Ste. Marie (MI) Climate page.