International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary

Nevada, United States

Best timeMay–Oct

Set inNevada, United States

Climate12–82°F

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Jun, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 80%

WarmestJul · 82°F

WettestMar

Best windowMay–Oct

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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

One of the darkest places in the contiguous US, high-desert Nevada.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Oct, the 6 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

Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary

Palisades Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary is May–October, in Nevada, United States.

Where is Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary is in Nevada, United States.

What is Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

One of the darkest places in the contiguous US, high-desert Nevada.

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