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Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary

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International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary

Montana, United States
Best timeMay–Oct
Set inMontana, United States
In season~73°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

7–84°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJul · 69%
WarmestJul · 84°F
WettestMay
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

A Montana sanctuary among sculpted sandstone rocks.

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

Deadwood
121 mi away
Little Bighorn Battlefield
146 mi away
Mount Rushmore
158 mi away
Beartooth Highway
250 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary is May–October, in Montana, United States.

Where is Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary is in Montana, United States.

What is Medicine Rocks Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

A Montana sanctuary among sculpted sandstone rocks.

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