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Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary

New Mexico, United States
Best timeApr–Jun & Oct–Nov
Set inNew Mexico, United States
In season~81°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

28–91°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightMay · 75%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestJul
Best windowApr–Jun & Oct–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The first Dark Sky Sanctuary on US soil, a 360-degree unobstructed sky.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Bosque del Apache
119 mi away
Tucson
145 mi away
Bisbee
152 mi away
Sedona
189 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary is April–June & October–November, in New Mexico, United States.

Where is Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary is in New Mexico, United States.

What is Cosmic Campground Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

The first Dark Sky Sanctuary on US soil, a 360-degree unobstructed sky.

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