Kenora Weather: Mild Start with Hazy Skies – Pleasant Conditions Ahead with Weekend Shower Risk

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Float Plane - Lake of the Woods in Kenora
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Kenora – Weather – The day begins cool and calm in the Kenora and Lake of the Woods cottage region. At 5:00 AM CDT, the temperature at Kenora Airport is 12°C under partly cloudy skies. Westerly winds at 11 km/h and a pressure of 102.1 kPa and rising signal stable weather, though local smoke this morning may reduce air quality and visibility early in the day.

Mii-go ge-zhigwa waabandamaan zhaawanoong nbiishensag, miinawaa waawaashkeshi-anangoonan.

Ningodwaaswi-diba’igan ogii-waabandamaan Kenora Airport, 12°C gii-inaabandam, miinawaa babaamaadiziwin waashkeshii gii-maajiishkaad zhigwa waawaashkeshiwaad wii-mazinaakizowaad.

Dibishkoo Dibaajimowin Ningo-Anama’e-giizhigad (Thursday Forecast)

  • Gimiwan or Noondeshaang?: Mii sa go waawaashkeshiwan, mii igo gii-pi-waabanda’iwag anangoog.

  • Gii-giizhigad odaabaanan: 22°C

  • Gii-ziibiinsan: WNW 11 km/h

  • Mino-giizhigad da-naadamaagewag: Ninga-naanaagadawendamang ogimaawabiitong giizhigadensag miinawaa nbiishensag mii sa gii-piitendaagoziwin.

  • Mikinaak (UV index): 7 (gichi-onzaam).

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

  • Temperature: 12.0°C

  • Dew Point: 8.7°C

  • Humidity: 80%

  • Wind: WNW at 11 km/h

  • Visibility: 19 km

  • Pressure: 102.1 kPa (rising)

  • Condition: Partly Cloudy with local smoke

Thursday Forecast

Expect a mix of sun and cloud today with lingering wildfire smoke this morning. Winds remain light, and the high will reach a comfortable 22°C. The UV index will be 7 (high), so sun protection is a must even through the haze.

Tonight

Skies become partly cloudy overnight. Winds will calm, and temperatures will dip to a mild low of 14°C.

Extended Forecast

Friday, July 18

  • Day: Mainly sunny to start, becoming cloudy around noon with a 30% chance of afternoon showers. Winds shift southwest at 20 km/h late in the day. High of 22°C.

  • Night: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Low of 13°C.

Saturday, July 19

  • Day: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers. High of 25°C.

  • Night: Clear. Low of 15°C.

Sunday, July 20

  • Day: Sunny and warm. High of 27°C.

  • Night: Becoming cloudy. Low of 17°C.


Wardrobe Recommendations

  • Wear layers this morning—it’s a cool start but warming up quickly.

  • Bring sunglasses and sunblock as UV levels will be high despite some smoke and clouds.

  • Keep a light jacket for the cooler evening temperatures.

Weather Trivia

Did you know? The Kenora area often experiences cooler early morning temperatures in July thanks to clear skies and the moderating effect of nearby lakes—perfect for morning hikes or paddles.


Ishkwaa Dibaajimowin (Tonight)

  • Babaamaadiziwin: Babaamaadiziwin waawaashkeshiwan. Mii go 14°C biinish dibikad.

Onaabani-giizhigak (Friday)

  • Giizhigad: Waawaashkeshiwan gaye gii-pi-ningokwaa, mii sa gii-aabajitooyang 30% noondeshaang. 22°C

  • Dibikad: Gii-aabajitooyang 40% noondeshaang. 13°C

Aname’ Giizhigad (Saturday)

  • Giizhigad: Waawaashkeshiwan gaye zhaawanoong 30% noondeshaang. 25°C

  • Dibikad: Gizhiiwaaweyaabik. 15°C

Name Giizhigad (Sunday)

  • Giizhigad: Giizhigad mino-giizhigad. 27°C

  • Dibikad: Gichi-babaamaadiziwin. 17°C

Naadamaagewin Nindaa-dazhi-ayaang:

  • Biinchige da-giizhigad igo gii-kimoodin.

  • Giishpin giin gii-bimaadiziwin anangoog, miigwech da-giishpin gii-maajiishkaad giizhigadensag.

  • Ondaadiziwin giishpin gii-zhaazhiwan babaamaadiziwin—gii-maamiikwaan da-naadamaagewin (sun protection).

Gikinoo’amaadiiwin (Trivia)

Kenora miinawaa Lake of the Woods ogii-waabandamaan gichi-mino-giizhigad noongom. Gii-giizhigad maamawi-ogimaawabiitong mii go giizhigadensag bimiwidoon zhaawanoong noongom da-giizhigad.

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