July weather forecastSault Ste. Marie, MI

The famous Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with the deepwater section passage for large water vesselsThe famous Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with the deepwater section passage for large water vessels

July

Weather in July

Sault Ste. Marie reaches its peak summer period in July, and the city basks in clear, sunny days. With the highest temperature reaching 76.2°F (24.6°C) and an impressive UV index of 8, this month stands as the warmest of the year. The city is life-filled, with ongoing summer festivals and heightened outdoor recreational activities. Lakes and beaches become prime spots to cool off, making beaches vibrant and popular points of interest. July embodies the apex of summer’s heat and excitement in Sault Ste. Marie.

Temperature

In Sault Ste. Marie, the month of July is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 76.3°F (24.6°C) and a low of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, in July, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) 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

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

Ocean temperature

In Sault Ste. Marie, the average seawater temperature in July is 50°F (10°C).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 50°F (10°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the average length of the day in July is 15h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:33 pm. On the last day of July, in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 9:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is July, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 8, July is the month with the highest UV index in Sault Ste. Marie. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during July morphs into the following directions:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

July is the month when Sault Ste. Marie's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 76.3°F (24.6°C) and lows of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

The average high-temperature, in July, in Sault Ste. Marie, is 76.3°F (24.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

In Sault Ste. Marie, in July, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In Sault Ste. Marie, in July, the average water temperature is 50°F (10°C). Swimming in 50°F (10°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In Sault Ste. Marie, the average day length in July is 15h and 23min.

On the first day of July, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 9:09 pm EDT.

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in July is 9.8h.

The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In Sault Ste. Marie, the average daily maximum UV index in July is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average high temperature in July: 76.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in July: 54.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.6°F).

Average rainfall in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average rainfall in July: 2.9"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and October (3.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average rainfall days in July: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April and August (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average snowfall in July: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (33.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average snowfall days in July: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average sea temperature in July: 50°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (36°F).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average daylight in July: 15h and 24min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average UV index in July
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  • Average UV index in July: 8

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).