Weather Forecast and Radar for Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Weather in Yellowknife, NT

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has a subarctic climate, meaning that temperatures are cold year-round. In the summer months, temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C, with an average temperature of 15°C. Winters in Yellowknife are much colder, with temperatures ranging from -20°C to -30°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Throughout the winter months, snowfall is common and can last until late April. In the warmer months, rainfall is more frequent, but still light compared to more southerly parts of Canada.

The sun shines for long hours in the summer, from 4am to 11pm, with the longest days in mid-June. In the winter, the sun rises around 9am and sets around 4pm.

Yellowknife experiences a wide range of weather conditions throughout the year, with some days seeing sunny skies and others experiencing blizzards. Strong winds are also common, especially in the spring and fall months.

Fast Facts About Yellowknife, NT

As of 2020, the city population is 19569.

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