Canada/Northwest Territories/South Yellowknife

South Yellowknife

Local Time: 9:07 AMElevation: 268mStation: MSC Automated Radar
3°C
Overcast
Feels like 0°C11°3°
Canadian Humidex
3
Comfortable
3
Canada AQHI Index
Low Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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10°
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10 AM
11°
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11 AM
11°
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12 PM
11°
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1 PM
9°
19%
2 PM
8°
39%
3 PM
7°
53%
4 PM
7°
58%
5 PM
6°
58%
6 PM
6°
53%
7 PM
5°
40%
8 PM
5°
22%
9 PM
4°
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10 PM
4°
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4°
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12 AM
4°
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4°
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14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
2.5mm
3°
11°
Fri
0%
4°
12°
Sat
0%
5°
14°
Sun
0%
5°
16°
Mon
0%
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13°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
10km/h
Peak Gusts: 20 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 290°. Calm to moderate breeze for Canadian standards.
Canada AQHI (Air Quality)
Scale 1 - 10+
3Low Risk

Ideal air quality for outdoor Canadian activities and sports.

PM2.5: 2.1 µg/m³
Ozone: 52 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
1:29 AM
Sunset
2:16 PM
Timezone: America/Yellowknife
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
100%
Dew Point: 3°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1011 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 100%

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South Yellowknife, NT • Lat: 63.80° N, Lon: 119.89° W • Sweep 10m

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South Yellowknife, NT
N 0°
S 180°
W 270°
E 90°
Precipitation Reflectivity (dBZ)MSC 5.6 GHz
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South Yellowknife 30-Year Weather History & Monthly Averages

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in South Yellowknife, NT

What is the current temperature and conditions in South Yellowknife?

As of today, the temperature in South Yellowknife is 3.3°C with overcast. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 0.3°C with relative humidity at 100%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect South Yellowknife?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 3 (Comfortable).

What is the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for South Yellowknife?

The current AQHI for South Yellowknife is 3 (Low Risk). It is calculated based on ground-level ozone, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and nitrogen dioxide levels according to Health Canada standards.

Where does the meteorological data for South Yellowknife come from?

Forecasts are generated using high-resolution Canadian Deterministic Prediction System (HRDPS 2.5km) and Global Environmental Multiscale (GEM) models alongside official Environment and Climate Change Canada Doppler radar feeds.

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