Sunny Start to the Week
Sault Ste. Marie is enjoying a sunny start to the week with clear skies today, September 2nd. The temperature will reach a comfortable high of 20°C, though it might feel cooler due to the northwest winds blowing at 30 km/h. As the day progresses, the wind will ease off, and the temperature will dip to a cool 8°C overnight, so you’ll want to have a jacket handy if you’re heading out in the evening.
Midweek Sunshine and Clouds
Tuesday and Wednesday are looking bright with plenty of sunshine. On Tuesday, the temperature will rise to 21°C, with a few clouds moving in by nightfall. Wednesday will be slightly warmer at 23°C with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day, making it a perfect day to spend outdoors. Both nights will see lows around 13°C, so the evenings will remain mild.
Cloudy and Cooler by the Weekend
As we approach Thursday, the weather starts to shift. Expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers and a high of 23°C. Friday and Saturday will be even cooler with highs of just 17°C, and the chance of showers lingering at 30%. The weekend looks set to be predominantly cloudy, with lows dropping to 6°C, so it might be time to pull out some warmer layers.
Historical Weather Context
Sault Ste. Marie’s typical early September weather includes highs around 19°C and lows near 8°C. This week’s temperatures are slightly above average at the start but will dip below the norm as we head into the weekend.
Wardrobe Tip: Start with lighter layers for the beginning of the week, but keep an umbrella and warmer clothes handy for the cooler, wetter weather expected later on.
Weather Trivia: The highest temperature ever recorded in Sault Ste. Marie in September was 33.5°C on September 7, 1960, while the lowest was -2.8°C on September 30, 1975. This week’s weather is comfortably in the middle of these extremes!
