Frequently asked
Will the sunset be good tonight in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is a lake city, and that's its biggest asset for sunset photography. Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, and Lake of the Isles all provide still water reflection shots with the city skyline or tree canopy as backdrop. The flat upper Midwest terrain means nothing blocks the western horizon, and cold fronts that sweep down from Canada leave the air exceptionally clear behind them. Winter sunsets here hit at a low angle that rakes warm light across frozen lake surfaces — underrated and worth chasing on high-score days.
What time is sunset in Minneapolis tonight?
Minneapolis sunset ranges from around 4:35 PM in December to 9:00 PM in June — one of the latest sunsets in the continental US due to its northern latitude. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.