Palix River, south fork Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, July 25 at Palix River, south fork, Washington. There are 15h 08m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:48 AM to sunset at 8:56 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Palix River, south fork.
Daylight by month in Palix River, south fork
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:56 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 59m | |
| Feb | 7:20 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 21m | |
| Mar | 7:29 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 53m | |
| Apr | 6:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 35m | |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 01m | |
| JunLongest | 5:22 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 49m | |
| Jul | 5:37 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 28m | |
| Aug | 6:14 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 12m | |
| Sep | 6:53 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 34m | |
| Oct | 7:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 56m | |
| Nov | 7:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 25m | |
| DecShortest | 7:53 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 36m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 50m), shortest around December 21 (8h 34m). That is a swing of 7h 16m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Palix River, south fork
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Palix River, south fork’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Palix River, south fork runs from about 8h 34m at the shortest day to 15h 50m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Palix River, south fork tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Palix River, south fork today?+
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 8:56 PM at Palix River, south fork, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 5:12 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:32 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Palix River, south fork get today?+
Saturday, July 25 has 15h 08m of daylight at Palix River, south fork. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Palix River, south fork?+
The longest day at Palix River, south fork is around June 21 with 15h 50m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 34m. That is a swing of 7h 16m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 1:22 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Palix River, south fork's exact coordinates (46.587°, -123.910°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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