What is the air quality in Yellowknife today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Yellowknife is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Yellowknife right now?

The current temperature in Yellowknife is 19.8°C (feels like 19.8°C). Humidity is 51.3% and wind speed is 62.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Yellowknife?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Yellowknife, Canada

Windy

19.8°C · 51.3% humidity

19.8°

Feels 19.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 2pm

24 5pm

25 8pm

34 11pm

54 2am

54 5am

34 8am

25 11am

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 1 stn

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Yellowknife's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

51.3%

Humidity

62.3 km/h

Wind S

1014.2 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Yellowknife?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 1 station

PM2.55.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

What is the 7-day forecast for Yellowknife?

08-03

19.8° 12.6°

0.38 mm

08-04

25.6° 16.1°

08-05

24.9° 14.2°

08-06

15.2° 7.6°

0.88 mm

08-07

25.3° 9.1°

3.62 mm

08-08

16.2° 9.0°

4.44 mm

08-09

21.6° 11.5°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Yellowknife?

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 1.4 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 1.4 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-07T23:45 UTC.