Canada/Northwest Territories/Great Yellowknife

Great Yellowknife

Local Time: 2:46 PMElevation: 446mStation: MSC Automated Radar
5°C
Partly Cloudy
Feels like -1°C5°0°
Canadian Humidex
5
Comfortable
3
Canada AQHI Index
Low Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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2°
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3 PM
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4 PM
1°
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5 PM
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6 PM
-1°
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7 PM
-1°
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8 PM
-1°
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9 PM
-1°
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10 PM
-2°
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11 PM
-2°
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12 AM
-2°
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-2°
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6 AM
1°
14%
7 AM
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19%
8 AM
2°
24%
9 AM
2°
27%
10 AM
2°
25%
11 AM
3°
20%
12 PM
3°
16%
1 PM
3°
12%
14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
0.2mm
0°
5°
Fri
0.9mm
-2°
3°
Sat
0.3mm
2°
7°
Sun
0.3mm
3°
10°
Mon
2.3mm
2°
6°
Tue
0%
1°
5°
Wed
0%
2°
6°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
26km/h
Peak Gusts: 43 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 271°. 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: 1.9 µg/m³
Ozone: 48 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
1:22 AM
Sunset
2:19 PM
Timezone: America/Yellowknife
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
87%
Dew Point: 0°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1007 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 56%

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Great Yellowknife, NT • Lat: 68.12° N, Lon: 119.42° W • Sweep 10m

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in Great Yellowknife, NT

What is the current temperature and conditions in Great Yellowknife?

As of today, the temperature in Great Yellowknife is 4.7°C with partly cloudy. The apparent temperature (feels like) is -0.8°C with relative humidity at 87%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect Great Yellowknife?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 5 (Comfortable).

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

The current AQHI for Great 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 Great 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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