April weather forecast
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

With noticeably longer days and further rising temperatures, April in Sault Ste. Marie projects clear signs of spring. The snow finally stops piling up, making way for greenery to reclaim the landscape. The remnants of snow melt away, and the city receives only 6.7" (170mm) of snowfall in April, indicating winter's definitive exit. Rain becomes more frequent, replenishing the landscape and paving the way for blooming flowers. April represents a change in scenery and activates the city's spring festivals.

Temperature

Sault Ste. Marie witnesses a significant increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of April, rising from March's wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). Sault Ste. Marie's temperature in April lowers to a consistent average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights.

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, during April, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie. In April, in Sault Ste. Marie, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout April, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, there are 79.2 snowfall days, and 120.39" (3058mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.
Note: In swimming scenarios, this situation is extremely cold, fraught with danger, and poses a significant life risk. Absent insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia strikes quickly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Sault Ste. Marie is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of April, in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.