Sault Ste. Marie is set for a rather cloudy and cool Monday, August 12, 2024. The day will feature a 40% chance of showers, with temperatures starting at a chilly 13°C in the morning and only climbing to a modest 19°C by the afternoon. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, will add to the cool feel of the day. The showers should taper off by the evening, leaving us with partly cloudy skies overnight and temperatures dropping to around 15°C.
Humidity will be moderate, and the barometric pressure is currently stable at 101.0 kPa.
Historical Weather Trivia
On this date, Sault Ste. Marie has experienced a wide range of weather. The record high for August 12th was a toasty 31.7°C in 1947, while the coldest temperature recorded was a frosty 2.3°C in 1992. The most rainfall seen on this day was 41.1 mm, also in 1965. Today’s weather is comfortably in between these extremes, though a bit cooler than average.
What to Wear
Given the cool temperatures and potential for showers, it’s a good day for layers and a waterproof jacket. Make sure to grab an umbrella if you’re heading out in the morning, but you may not need it later in the day as the showers are expected to diminish.
Looking Ahead
The rest of the week looks to bring more settled weather with temperatures sticking to the low 20s, typical for August in Sault Ste. Marie. It’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors once the clouds clear!
