Yellowknife

Northwest Territories, Canada

Current Weather

-3°26°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: -7°19°

Min: -5°24°

Max: 0°32°

The next few hours will be mostly clear, with tomorrow reaching 2°C and dropping to 1°C. The coming days will be drizzle

Hourly Forecast

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Air Quality

24
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

09:04

Sunrise

17:38

Sunset

8 hours 33 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

17:01

Moonrise

06:48

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Saturday

-5°24°
0°32°

Today

-5°23°
2°35°

Monday

-3°27°
3°37°

Tuesday

-4°25°
0°33°

Wednesday

-3°27°
-1°31°

Thursday

-3°27°
0°32°

Friday

-5°24°
-1°30°

Saturday

-1°30°
2°36°

Sunday

0°33°
3°37°

Monday

-1°31°
2°36°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

88%Humid
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Weather in Yellowknife tomorrow, October 25, 2026

Expect a muted, overcast feel in Yellowknife on October 25, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 69% near 06:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.Expect a muted, overcast feel in Yellowknife on October 25, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 69% near 06:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.

The day peaks near 2°C and cools toward -5°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 66% and 98% and the peak around 06:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 17 km/h around 15:00.The day peaks near 35°F and cools toward 23°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 66% and 98% and the peak around 06:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 11 mph around 15:00.

The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 71% around 18:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 09:07 to 17:35, lasting 8 hours 27 minutes of sunlight today.The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 71% around 18:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Expect visibility around 10 mi. Daylight runs from 09:07 to 17:35, lasting 8 hours 27 minutes of sunlight today.

Taken together, overcast skies in Yellowknife on October 25, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 2°C.Taken together, overcast skies in Yellowknife on October 25, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 35°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Yellowknife

How warm does it get in Yellowknife?

The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with average high temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Yellowknife is July, with average high temperatures of 72°F. The average temperature during this period is around 63°F.

How cold does it get in Yellowknife?

The coldest month in Yellowknife is February, with average low temperatures of -28°C. The average temperature during this period is around -24°C.The coldest month in Yellowknife is February, with average low temperatures of -18°F. The average temperature during this period is around -12°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Yellowknife?

The wettest month in Yellowknife is August, with an average of 42 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Yellowknife is August, with an average of 1.6 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Yellowknife?

The driest month in Yellowknife is February, with an average of 10 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Yellowknife is February, with an average of 0.4 in of precipitation.

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