Canada/Northwest Territories/South Yellowknife

South Yellowknife

Local Time: 8:42 AMElevation: 268mStation: MSC Automated Radar
-12°C
Mainly Sunny
Feels like -14°C-8°-16°
Canadian Wind Chill
-18°C
⚠️ Frostbite risk in ~30 min
2
Canada AQHI Index
Low Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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Now
-9°
-
3 PM
-9°
-
4 PM
-10°
20%
5 PM
-11°
30%
6 PM
-12°
40%
7 PM
-13°
50%
8 PM
-14°
-
9 PM
-15°
-
10 PM
-15°
20%
11 PM
-16°
30%
12 AM
-16°
40%
1 AM
-16°
50%
2 AM
-15°
-
3 AM
-15°
-
4 AM
-14°
20%
5 AM
-13°
30%
6 AM
-12°
40%
7 AM
-11°
50%
8 AM
-10°
-
9 AM
-9°
-
10 AM
-9°
20%
11 AM
-8°
30%
12 PM
-8°
40%
1 PM
-8°
50%
14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
3.5mm
-16°
-8°
Fri
2cm ❄️
-17°
-7°
Sat
2cm ❄️
-16°
-6°
Sun
2cm ❄️
-17°
-8°
Mon
2cm ❄️
-16°
-7°
Tue
3.5mm
-17°
-6°
Wed
2cm ❄️
-16°
-8°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
18km/h
Peak Gusts: 26 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 280°. Calm to moderate breeze for Canadian standards.
Canada AQHI (Air Quality)
Scale 1 - 10+
2Low Risk

Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.

PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³
Ozone: 42 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
12:30 AM
Sunset
1:45 PM
Timezone: America/Yellowknife
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
65%
Dew Point: -17°C
Max UV
4.5
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1014 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 25%

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

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Doppler Beam: 250 km Radius
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 -12°C with mainly sunny. The apparent temperature (feels like) is -14°C with relative humidity at 65%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect South Yellowknife?

With winter temperatures active, the Canadian Wind Chill factor is currently -18°C. The frostbite risk level is rated as Moderate.

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

The current AQHI for South Yellowknife is 2 (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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