Sun Times in Madelia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Madelia?
Sunrise in Madelia on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Madelia?
Sunset in Madelia on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 8:20 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Madelia?
Morning golden hour in Madelia ends at 7:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:40 PM.
How long is the day in Madelia?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Madelia there are 13 hours and 57 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Madelia?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Madelia at 1:21 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Madelia?
In Madelia, sunset is at 8:20 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:11 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Madelia?
Twilight in Madelia lasts approximately 111 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Madelia?
The earliest sunrise in Madelia in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Madelia?
The latest sunset in Madelia in 2026 is at 9:04 PM on June 20 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Madelia?
After sunset at 8:20 PM in Madelia, civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:11 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Madelia shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Madelia
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Madelia on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 28m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 46m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 29m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 38m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 54m |
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