Racine Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

CST42.7261°N, 87.7829°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Racine, Wisconsin throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. August marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in August offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Racine use August's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Racine during August depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. The daily variations in sun times during August may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

August falls in summer for Racine in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 42.7° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 33m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 43m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 16m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 5:42 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:15 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:14 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:31 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 16m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 5:58 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:54 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 56m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 15:42 AM8:14 PM14h 32m5:42 AM - 6:23 AM7:34 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 25:43 AM8:13 PM14h 30m5:43 AM - 6:24 AM7:33 PM - 8:13 PM
Aug 35:44 AM8:12 PM14h 27m5:44 AM - 6:25 AM7:32 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 45:45 AM8:11 PM14h 25m5:45 AM - 6:25 AM7:31 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 55:47 AM8:09 PM14h 23m5:47 AM - 6:26 AM7:30 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 65:48 AM8:08 PM14h 21m5:48 AM - 6:27 AM7:28 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 75:49 AM8:07 PM14h 18m5:49 AM - 6:28 AM7:27 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 85:50 AM8:06 PM14h 16m5:50 AM - 6:29 AM7:26 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 95:51 AM8:04 PM14h 14m5:51 AM - 6:30 AM7:25 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 105:52 AM8:03 PM14h 11m5:52 AM - 6:31 AM7:24 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 115:53 AM8:02 PM14h 9m5:53 AM - 6:32 AM7:22 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 125:54 AM8:00 PM14h 6m5:54 AM - 6:33 AM7:21 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 135:55 AM7:59 PM14h 4m5:55 AM - 6:34 AM7:20 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 145:56 AM7:58 PM14h 1m5:56 AM - 6:35 AM7:19 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 155:57 AM7:56 PM13h 59m5:57 AM - 6:36 AM7:17 PM - 7:56 PM
Aug 165:58 AM7:55 PM13h 56m5:58 AM - 6:37 AM7:16 PM - 7:55 PM
Aug 175:59 AM7:53 PM13h 54m5:59 AM - 6:38 AM7:14 PM - 7:53 PM
Aug 186:01 AM7:52 PM13h 51m6:01 AM - 6:39 AM7:13 PM - 7:52 PM
Aug 196:02 AM7:50 PM13h 49m6:02 AM - 6:40 AM7:12 PM - 7:50 PM
Aug 206:03 AM7:49 PM13h 46m6:03 AM - 6:41 AM7:10 PM - 7:49 PM
Aug 216:04 AM7:47 PM13h 43m6:04 AM - 6:42 AM7:09 PM - 7:47 PM
Aug 226:05 AM7:46 PM13h 41m6:05 AM - 6:43 AM7:07 PM - 7:46 PM
Aug 236:06 AM7:44 PM13h 38m6:06 AM - 6:44 AM7:06 PM - 7:44 PM
Aug 246:07 AM7:42 PM13h 35m6:07 AM - 6:45 AM7:04 PM - 7:42 PM
Aug 256:08 AM7:41 PM13h 33m6:08 AM - 6:46 AM7:03 PM - 7:41 PM
Aug 266:09 AM7:39 PM13h 30m6:09 AM - 6:47 AM7:01 PM - 7:39 PM
Aug 276:10 AM7:38 PM13h 27m6:10 AM - 6:48 AM7:00 PM - 7:38 PM
Aug 286:11 AM7:36 PM13h 25m6:11 AM - 6:49 AM6:58 PM - 7:36 PM
Aug 296:12 AM7:34 PM13h 22m6:12 AM - 6:50 AM6:56 PM - 7:34 PM
Aug 306:14 AM7:33 PM13h 19m6:14 AM - 6:51 AM6:55 PM - 7:33 PM
Aug 316:15 AM7:31 PM13h 16m6:15 AM - 6:52 AM6:53 PM - 7:31 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Racine in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Racine, Wisconsin, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Racine, Wisconsin in August?

Today, the sun rises in Racine, Wisconsin at 6:38 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Racine, Wisconsin in August?

Today, the sun sets in Racine, Wisconsin at 5:33 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Racine, Wisconsin in August?

Today's daylight in Racine, Wisconsin lasts about 10h 56m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Racine, Wisconsin?

Golden hour in Racine, Wisconsin refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.