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Yellowknife, September 20
Yellowknife street view during September
Historical Weather Analysis

Yellowknife Weather on September 20 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

partly-cloudy-day

11°C

High

5.7°C

Low

10%

Rain

❄️ Feels like 9.5°C (wind chill)

clear-day
YES, IT'S PARADISE

September 20 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Yellowknife. With minimal rain risk (10%) and pleasant highs of 11°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. You'll find plenty of company in Yellowknife this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.

Currency

CAD

$ Canadian dollar

Language

English

+1 more

Driving

Right side

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.389

Yellowknife Weather Forecast for September 20

"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 11°C. 10% chance of snow."

What to Wear in Yellowknife in September

Based on historical data for September 20, Yellowknife typically experiences temperatures between 5.7°C and 11°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (10% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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  • Heavy Coat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves

Average High

extreme-hot

11°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

5.7°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

9.5°C

❄️ Minor difference

Snow Chance

snow

10%

Avg 0.5mm if it snows

Snowfall

snow

0.1 cm

~10% chance

Pressure

pressure

1008.9 hPa

High volatility

Yellowknife Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

78%Reliable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±4.0°CModerate
Precipitation
5-15%Predictable

This date historically delivers consistent weather 78% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

1.4Low
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 15 for extended outdoor time

Time to Sunburn

Type I-II

🔴 57 min to burn

Type III-IV

🟡 86 min to burn

Type V-VI

🟢 143 min to burn

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

56Moderate
TemperatureCool
HumidityMuggy
WindBreezy

Dew Point

7.1°C

Dry air

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

😐 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Canada

Flight Traffic

Busy

68/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

1 vaccine • View Details →

Landing Slots

~15

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Yellowknife

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

07:17

☀️ Noon

13:32

🌇 Sunset

19:47

⏱️ Daylight

12h 30m

Golden Hour
Morning07:17 - 08:16
18:48 - 19:47Evening

Wind Speed

wind

19.2 km/h

Gentle breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

7.6 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

77%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Yellowknife

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

92/100

Tourist Crowds

🟡 Busy

85/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

90/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

55Score
Atmospheric Pressure1008.9 hPa
Volatility:High
Migraine RiskHigh

Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.

Joint Pain RiskMedium

Mild discomfort possible for arthritic conditions.

Fishing IndexExcellent

Fish are active due to pressure changes.

Air Quality Forecast
33AQI
Good
PM2.5 Concentration0.4 µg/m³

Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Regional Safety Profile

Stable

Seismic Activity

Zero seismic activity detected in 30 years.

Total events (30y):0
💡 No earthquake preparedness needed. Enjoy your stay!
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Yellowknife on September 20 averages 11°C with a 10% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 79/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Yellowknife Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2025
16.6°C
Coldest
2018
-3°C
Rainiest
2016
1.0mm

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📍 Is Yellowknife Worth Visiting on September 20?

Planning a trip to Yellowknife on September 20? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 11°C with a 10% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 15 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Canada, including COVID-19.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest September 20 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 16.6°C in 2025, while the coldest dropped to -3°C in 2018.

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