What is the air quality in Yellowknife today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Yellowknife is 26 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.15 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Yellowknife right now?

The current temperature in Yellowknife is 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C). Humidity is 39.2% and wind speed is 60.0 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

19.0°C · 39.2% humidity

19.0°

Feels 19.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 2pm

26 5pm

24 8pm

24 11pm

24 2am

24 5am

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Air Quality Index Trend

40h · 2 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.

39.2%

Humidity

60.0 km/h

Wind S

1007.3 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.15 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Yellowknife?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

40h · 2 stations

PM2.56.15 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

What is the 7-day forecast for Yellowknife?

06-08

16.4° 6.1°

0.06 mm

06-09

19.0° 11.6°

06-10

24.5° 12.9°

06-11

23.5° 13.7°

0.69 mm

06-12

20.6° 10.1°

06-13

18.1° 12.8°

06-14

29.1° 14.6°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Yellowknife?

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

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Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 52.2 µg/m³

N'Dilo 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.0 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

N'Dilo 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.0 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Marina 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.9 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-08T23:10 UTC.