June weather forecastYellowknife, Canada

Purple and blue colors of a scenic aurora borealis seen in the hilly region of Yellowknife in CanadaPurple and blue colors of a scenic aurora borealis seen in the hilly region of Yellowknife in Canada

June

Weather in June

June in Yellowknife brings the first taste of summer with the arrival of pleasant weather. Rising temperatures, minimized humidity, and substantial hours of sunshine create an ideal environment for outdoor excursions. Uninterrupted sunshine brightens up the longer days of this month. The weather is pleasing as June showcases the warmest conditions after months of icy cold winter. Notably, this month records the lowest atmospheric pressure and brings the first substantial rainfall after the winter.

Temperature

The onset of June in Yellowknife, Canada, brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F) in May to a refreshing 17.9°C (64.2°F). In June, the average low-temperature records at a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) during the nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 52%, June is the least humid month in Yellowknife.

Rainfall

In June, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout June, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yellowknife, there are 70.2 rainfall days, and 207mm (8.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through August are months without snowfall in Yellowknife, Canada.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 19h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 3:56 am and sunset at 11:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:47 am and sunset at 11:35 pm MDT.

Sunshine

June has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 13.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Yellowknife. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during June leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during June are 17.9°C (64.2°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 52%, June is the least humid month in Yellowknife.

The average relative humidity in June is 52%.

In Yellowknife, Canada, during June, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

In Yellowknife, Canada, snow does not fall in June through August.

In June, it doesn't snow. May is the latest month when it typically snows.

The month with the longest days in Yellowknife is June, with an average of 19h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in June in Yellowknife, Canada, is 19h and 48min.

On the first day of June in Yellowknife, Canada, sunrise is at 3:56 am and sunset at 11:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:47 am and sunset at 11:35 pm MDT.

The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 13.1h of sunshine.

In Yellowknife, Canada, the average sunshine duration in June is 13.1h.

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Yellowknife.

In Yellowknife, the average daily maximum UV index in June is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average high temperature in June: 17.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in June: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-25.2°C).

Average pressure in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average pressure in June: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average wind speed in June: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average humidity in June: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (98%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average rainfall in June: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).

Average rainfall days in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in June: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average snowfall in June: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in June: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in June /
Average sunshine in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average daylight in June: 19h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in June: 13h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in June: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.5 days).

Average UV index in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average UV index in June: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in June: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 87).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in June
Yellowknife, Canada

  • Average visibility in June: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).