GoldCast · Jasper, AB

Sunset Tonight in Jasper

Q: Will the sunset be good tonight in Jasper?

GoldCast pulls live weather data and scores tonight's Jasper sunset from 0 to 100 based on cloud layers, atmospheric transparency, and horizon conditions. A score above 70 is worth going out for. Check the live score at the top of this page.

Q: What makes a good sunset in Jasper?

Jasper sits deeper in the Rockies than Banff with a wider valley and less development, making it one of the best dark-sky and sunset locations in Canada. Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake give still-water reflections with mountain backdrops. Post-storm clearings produce the sharpest light and most vivid color on the peaks.

Reading tonight's sky

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Frequently asked

Will the sunset be good tonight in Jasper?

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 Jasper?

Jasper sits deeper in the Canadian Rockies than Banff, with a wider valley and far less light pollution. Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake are the go-to foreground options: still glacial water reflecting the mountains behind. The Icefields Parkway corridor opens up long sightlines toward the Columbia Icefield as the sun drops. Post-storm clearings are the best windows, when the air goes sharp and the peaks catch color hard. Summer golden hours run well past 9 PM here.

What time is sunset in Jasper tonight?

Jasper sunset ranges from around 4:15 PM in December to 9:40 PM in June. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.