Sioux Lookout – Weather – A muggy and stormy day is setting up for Sioux Lookout, with cloud cover, high humidity, and potential thunderstorms on the way. After a warm and breezy night, conditions will stay unsettled through Friday before skies start to improve over the weekend.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (6:00 AM CDT – Sioux Lookout Airport)
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Temperature: 16.8°C
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Condition: Mostly Cloudy
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Wind: SSE at 15 km/h, gusting to 27 km/h
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Pressure: 101.2 kPa and falling
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Dew Point: 9.0°C
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Humidity: 60%
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Visibility: 24 km
Skies are mainly cloudy this morning with a 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. The day will remain warm and muggy, with a high of 27°C and a humidex of 35. Winds will stay moderate from the southeast and the UV index is 8 — classified as very high, so sun protection is essential during breaks in the cloud cover.
Tonight’s Forecast
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🌧️ 30% chance of evening showers, rising to 70% near midnight.
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⛈️ Risk of a thunderstorm throughout the night.
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🌡️ Low: 17°C
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Winds stay light to moderate.
Tomorrow’s Forecast – Friday, July 11
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☁️ Morning: Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and risk of a morning thunderstorm.
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🌦️ Afternoon: Rain chances ease to 30%.
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🌡️ High: 23°C
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💧 Humidex: 30
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🌞 UV Index: 6 (High)
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🌙 Night: Showers continue | Low: 16°C
Saturday Outlook
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☁️ Day: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers
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High: 21°C
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🌙 Night: Clearing skies
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Low: 15°C
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Wardrobe & Activity Tips
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Today: Dress for heat and humidity. Light, moisture-wicking clothing is ideal. Carry a rain jacket or umbrella just in case. Stay hydrated.
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Tonight–Friday: Keep waterproof layers handy with thunderstorm risk persisting. Avoid outdoor evening events without cover.
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Saturday: Mild, cooler air makes it more comfortable for outdoor activities once skies clear overnight.
Weather Trivia
Did you know?
Sioux Lookout’s humidex rarely climbs above 35 — but today, it will push into that uncomfortable range. High humidex values not only impact comfort but increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially during physically demanding activity.






