The live score above pulls today's forecast and runs it through GoldCast's scoring model. Above 70 is worth going out. Below 40, stay home. The score updates daily.
What makes a good sunset in Boston?
Boston's best sunsets come in fall when post-front clarity combines with low sun angles raking across the harbor. The western sky over the Charles River lights up on high-score evenings. Winter brings cold, dry air and exceptional atmospheric transparency — some of the sharpest light of the year.
What time is sunset in Boston tonight?
Boston sunset ranges from around 4:10 PM in December to 8:25 PM in June. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.