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 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C). Humidity is 30.5% and wind speed is 97.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Yellowknife?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 12.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Yellowknife, Canada

Windy

19.0°C · 30.5% humidity

19.0°

Feels 19.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 12pm

24 3pm

24 6pm

24 9pm

24 12am

24 3am

24 6am

24 9am

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 4 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.

30.5%

Humidity

97.3 km/h

Wind WNW

1012.7 hPa

Pressure

12.9

UV Extreme

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

43h · 4 stations

PM2.55.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX12.9

Extreme

What is the 7-day forecast for Yellowknife?

05-30

17.7° 10.3°

05-31

19.0° 8.3°

06-01

12.8° 6.8°

1.63 mm

06-02

16.9° 0.5°

06-03

12.0° 7.8°

1.19 mm

06-04

18.1° 8.1°

3.88 mm

06-05

22.4° 8.8°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Yellowknife?

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

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: 3.6 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 18.8 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: 3.6 µg/m³

N'Dilo 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.0 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Marina 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.9 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-30T21:31 UTC.