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Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary

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International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary

Texas, United States
Best timeSep–May
Set inTexas, United States
In season~77°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

41–97°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Jan. Go in Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 63%
WarmestJul · 97°F
WettestMay
Best windowSep–May
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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

A remote West Texas sanctuary along the Devils River.

Best time to visit

Aim for Sep–May, the 9 months that line up best.

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

Fredericksburg
128 mi away
Greater Big Bend Dark Sky Reserve
143 mi away
The Alamo
154 mi away
San Antonio River Walk
154 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary is September–May, in Texas, United States.

Where is Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary is in Texas, United States.

What is Devils River Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

A remote West Texas sanctuary along the Devils River.

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International Dark Sky Places