October weather forecast
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

In October, Sault Ste. Marie enters fully into the fall season. The city is adorned with the rich hues of red, orange and gold that demonstrate the beauty of fall. The rainfall remains at 3.8" (97mm), fueling the lustrous fall colors throughout the city. While daylight hours lessen and temperatures cool significantly, fall-specific activities rise in popularity. Engaging in fall festivals and hikes to admire the fall foliage highlight October's charm.

Temperature

Sault Ste. Marie in October demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C) in September to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). October's nights in Sault Ste. Marie observe an average temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, in October, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sault Ste. Marie, there are 162.9 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie. October is the first month it typically snows in Sault Ste. Marie. Throughout October, in the average 2.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.2 days and aggregates up to 120.39" (3058mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Sault Ste. Marie, in October, the average water temperature is 50°F (10°C).
Note: Swimming in 50°F (10°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Sault Ste. Marie is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Sault Ste. Marie is 4h.

UV index

In Sault Ste. Marie, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.