Sault Ste Marie, MI
Michigan · Records since 1888–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1947
+14° from 77° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-16° from 56° normalAll-Time Records — Sault Ste Marie
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 91°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 2 | 87°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 87°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 86°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 86°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 6 | 86°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 7 | 85°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 8 | 85°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 9 | 84°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 10 | 84°F | August 11, 1970 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 40°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 41°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 3 | 41°F | August 11, 1971 |
| 4 | 41°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 5 | 43°F | August 11, 1986 |
Heat Wave Summary — Sault Ste Marie
threshold: 83°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date97 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Sault Ste Marie
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 2005 – Jul 18, 2005 | 11 | 94°F (Jul 11) | 89°F | 63°F |
| 2 | Jul 5, 1936 – Jul 14, 1936 | 10 | 96°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 61°F |
| 3 | Jun 29, 1921 – Jul 7, 1921 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 3) | 93°F | 66°F |
| 4 | Jun 28, 2020 – Jul 6, 2020 | 9 | 90°F (Jul 1) | 87°F | 61°F |
| 5 | Aug 7, 1970 – Aug 15, 1970 | 9 | 88°F (Aug 13) | 85°F | 58°F |
| 6 | Jul 22, 1941 – Jul 29, 1941 | 8 | 92°F (Jul 24) | 88°F | 62°F |
| 7 | Aug 18, 1947 – Aug 24, 1947 | 7 | 96°F (Aug 23) | 88°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Aug 15, 1955 – Aug 21, 1955 | 7 | 93°F (Aug 18) | 89°F | 63°F |
| 9 | Jul 29, 1955 – Aug 4, 1955 | 7 | 90°F (Jul 31) | 86°F | 63°F |
| 10 | Jul 28, 2024 – Aug 3, 2024 | 7 | 86°F (Aug 1) | 84°F | 65°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
17th-warmest month on record
12th-warmest July of 139 on record
+3.0° vs. 65.6° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1888–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 74.1°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 70.5°F |
| 3 | 2020 | 70.3°F |
| 4 | 1955 | 70.2°F |
| 5 | 2018 | 70.2°F |
| 6 | 2002 | 69.5°F |
| 7 | 1983 | 69.2°F |
| 8 | 2006 | 69.2°F |
| 9 | 1935 | 69.1°F |
| 10 | 1916 | 68.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 74.1°F |
| 2 | August 2021 | 70.7°F |
| 3 | July 2012 | 70.5°F |
| 4 | July 2020 | 70.3°F |
| 5 | July 1955 | 70.2°F |
| 6 | July 2018 | 70.2°F |
| 7 | August 1947 | 69.8°F |
| 8 | July 2002 | 69.5°F |
| 9 | July 1983 | 69.2°F |
| 10 | August 2016 | 69.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste Marie, MI | 68.6°F | 12th of 139 |
| Alpena, MI | 70.4°F | 11th of 108 |
| Houghton Lake, MI | 69.8°F | 22nd of 111 |
| Marquette County, MI | 69.8°F | 2nd of 65 |
| Saginaw, MI | 73.5°F | 21st of 115 |