Sunset & Sunrise Today in North La Crosse, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in North La Crosse: sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 7:54 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over North La Crosse at 7:55 PM, having risen at 6:18 AM. That works out to 13h 37m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over North La Crosse, is at 1:07 PM.
Because North La Crosse is at 43.85° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 48 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in North La Crosse move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in North La Crosse this evening is roughly 7:17 PM–8:14 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:14 PM to 8:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in North La Crosse is at 7:54 PM and sunrise at 6:19 AM — about 2m 48s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in North La Crosse drift across the whole year.
It's summer in North La Crosse right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in North La Crosse ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:51 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 53m.
Moon in North La Crosse today
Sunset today: North La Crosse vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North La Crosse | 6:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 37m |
| La Crosse | 6:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 36m |
| Rochester | 6:23 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 37m |
| Eau Claire | 6:18 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 40m |
| Dubuque | 6:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 32m |
North La Crosse sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:22 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:40 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in North La Crosse (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 53m |
North La Crosse sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 37m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 34m | −2m 48s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:20 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 31m | −2m 49s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 50s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:23 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 50s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:24 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 51s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 52s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:27 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 53s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:29 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 54s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:31 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 54s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:32 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 55s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 56s |
Twilight times in North La Crosse today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:31 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:10 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:47 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:59 AM | 6:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:17 PM | 8:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in North La Crosse by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 58m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 14m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 23m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for North La Crosse
What time is sunset in North La Crosse today?
Sunset in North La Crosse, Wisconsin is at 7:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in North La Crosse today?
Sunrise in North La Crosse is at 6:18 AM today, with 13h 37m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in North La Crosse tomorrow?
Sunrise in North La Crosse tomorrow is at 6:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:54 PM.
What time is sunset in North La Crosse tomorrow?
Sunset in North La Crosse tomorrow is at 7:54 PM.
How long is the day in North La Crosse today?
North La Crosse gets 13h 37m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:18 AM and sunset at 7:55 PM.
When is golden hour in North La Crosse?
The evening golden hour in North La Crosse is about 7:17 PM to 8:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in North La Crosse?
The evening blue hour in North La Crosse runs from about 8:14 PM to 8:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in North La Crosse?
After sunset at 7:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in North La Crosse at around 8:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in North La Crosse?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over North La Crosse — is at 1:07 PM today.
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