Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 82/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 65/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 75%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 54/100 |
| February | 67% | 60/100 |
| March | 61% | 57/100 |
| April | 71% | 63/100 |
| May | 77% | 67/100 |
| June | 83% | 71/100 |
| July | 70% | 63/100 |
| August | 75% | 66/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 72/100 |
| October | 81% | 70/100 |
| November | 76% | 66/100 |
| December | 60% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Nevada
- Bridge Canyon Viewpoint — 24.1 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Lake Mead Viewpoint — 40.2 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Jumbo Springs Wilderness — 111 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument — 114.2 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area — 115.4 km · Sky Score 50/100