What is the air quality in Yellowknife today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Yellowknife is 27 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.37 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Yellowknife right now?

The current temperature in Yellowknife is 6.8°C (feels like 0.6°C). Humidity is 51.8% and wind speed is 61.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Yellowknife?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Yellowknife, Canada

Windy

6.8°C · 51.8% humidity

6.8°

Feels 0.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 7 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.

51.8%

Humidity

61.2 km/h

Wind SW

990.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.37 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Yellowknife?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 7 stations

PM2.56.37 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

6.37

Median

7.07

Average

5.3

Low

8.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -0.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Yellowknife?

10-20

8.3° -0.4°

0.06 mm

10-21

6.8° 0.7°

10-22

7.2° -2.9°

0.25 mm

10-23

1.4° -3.6°

0.94 mm

10-24

1.9° -2.3°

10-25

2.7° 0.2°

0.06 mm

10-26

3.0° -7.7°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Yellowknife?

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Yellowknife, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.5 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

Niven Lake 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

0.7 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

N'Dilo 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.0 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

N'Dilo 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.0 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

N'Dilo 1, NorthWestTerritories, Canada

3.0 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-20T23:40 UTC.