April weather forecast
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

April is a frosty spring month in Sault Ste. Marie, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

In April, the average high-temperature in Sault Ste. Marie increases considerably from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in March to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). In April, in Sault Ste. Marie, the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sault Ste. Marie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.9 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie are January through May, October through December. In April, in Sault Ste. Marie, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout April, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sault Ste. Marie, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.2 days and aggregates up to 120.39" (3058mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

February through April, with an average ocean temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Note: For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

Daylight

In Sault Ste. Marie, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of April in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Sault Ste. Marie is 7.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Sault Ste. Marie is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 5 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.