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Northern Lights Forecast for Dawson City
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
64°3′36.4″N ⋅ 139°25′55.2″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 5 AM in Dawson City tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 5% to 90%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Dawson City
Today at 11:00 AM
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Cloud Cover:100%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Dawson City
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Dawson City
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 22 °C44 percent cloud cover
- 17 °C14 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C
1 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 24 °C
88 percent cloud cover - 20 °C74 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C15 percent cloud cover
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30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Dawson City
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Aurora Borealis in Dawson City, Canada
Dawson City is situated in Canada's Yukon area. While not directly under the standard auroral oval, its northern location at 64.1° makes it a very reliable viewing spot. Observers here simply need to escape local light pollution and look north on a clear night.
When to see auroras in Dawson City
Plan your trip between September and March. The darkest months—December, January, and February—provide the longest nights, which naturally increases your daily odds of catching the lights.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Dawson City?
In Dawson City, even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 2.6 to 3.4. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.