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Fort Simpson Weather & Hourly Forecast
Canada · Northwest Territories
Hourly Forecast for Fort Simpson
In Fort Simpson and, more broadly, across the territory of Northwest Territories: Mainly cloudy skies are expected across the region this evening, with temperatures generally ranging from 6 to 19 degrees Celsius in many areas. Some locations may experience light rain or showers, with the highest likelihood and amounts reaching around 1.5 mm. Winds will predominantly come from the south at up to 19 km/h, with gusts reaching approximately 37 km/h, potentially causing brief and localized gusty conditions. As night progresses, conditions are expected to remain unsettled, with the possibility of intermittent showers in parts of the region. Overall, residents should remain cautious of the changing weather patterns and brief gusts, especially if venturing outdoors later tonight.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Fort Simpson
TEMPERATURE OUTLOOK
Temperature & Weather Trends in Fort Simpson
AIR QUALITY FORECAST
Air Quality Forecast for Fort Simpson
PM2.5 Fine particles Good 0,5µg/m³
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
PM10 Particulate matter Good 0,5µg/m³
Includes dust, pollen and other airborne particles. High concentrations may irritate the respiratory system.
O₃ Ozone Good 39,5µg/m³
Ground-level ozone can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when concentrations are elevated.
NO₂ Nitrogen dioxide Good 0,2µg/m³
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
PM2.5 Fine particles Good 0,6µg/m³
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
PM10 Particulate matter Good 0,6µg/m³
Includes dust, pollen and other airborne particles. High concentrations may irritate the respiratory system.
O₃ Ozone Good 50,3µg/m³
Ground-level ozone can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when concentrations are elevated.
NO₂ Nitrogen dioxide Good 0,3µg/m³
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
PM2.5 Fine particles Good 0,6µg/m³
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
PM10 Particulate matter Good 0,6µg/m³
Includes dust, pollen and other airborne particles. High concentrations may irritate the respiratory system.
O₃ Ozone Good 39,0µg/m³
Ground-level ozone can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when concentrations are elevated.
NO₂ Nitrogen dioxide Good 0,2µg/m³
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
PM2.5 Fine particles Good 0,8µg/m³
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
PM10 Particulate matter Good 0,8µg/m³
Includes dust, pollen and other airborne particles. High concentrations may irritate the respiratory system.
O₃ Ozone Good 52,8µg/m³
Ground-level ozone can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when concentrations are elevated.
NO₂ Nitrogen dioxide Good 0,2µg/m³
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
PM2.5 Fine particles Good 0,5µg/m³
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
PM10 Particulate matter Good 0,5µg/m³
Includes dust, pollen and other airborne particles. High concentrations may irritate the respiratory system.
O₃ Ozone Good 56,5µg/m³
Ground-level ozone can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when concentrations are elevated.
NO₂ Nitrogen dioxide Good 0,2µg/m³
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Fort Simpson
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
Low UV risk
UV radiation will be low, although basic protection is still advisable during prolonged exposure.
Good air quality
Air quality is good and outdoor activities can be enjoyed normally.
Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Fort Simpson
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM.
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page. Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Fort Simpson were last refreshed today at 2:01 AM. The current forecast period extends through 27/09/2026 at 12:00 AM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.