Hohokam Pima National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Hohokam Pima National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 49/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically May, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 19/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Hohokam Pima National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 33/100 |
| February | 68% | 36/100 |
| March | 66% | 36/100 |
| April | 78% | 40/100 |
| May ★ | 83% | 42/100 |
| June | 81% | 41/100 |
| July | 52% | 30/100 |
| August | 60% | 33/100 |
| September | 76% | 40/100 |
| October | 83% | 42/100 |
| November | 73% | 38/100 |
| December | 63% | 35/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hohokam Pima National Monument: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Hohokam Pima National Monument for each.
35/100sky darkness at this stay
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
- Sky darkness
- 35/100
- To the spot
- 11.5 km
- Location
- Chandler
23/100sky darkness at this stay
17/100sky darkness at this stay
Holiday Inn Phoenix - Chandler
- Sky darkness
- 17/100
- To the spot
- 8.1 km
- Location
- Chandler
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Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South
Darkness: 16/100 · 8.4 km from Hohokam Pima National Monument · Chandler
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Chandler
Darkness: 16/100 · 8.9 km from Hohokam Pima National Monument · Chandler
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Marriott Phoenix Chandler
Darkness: 14/100 · 10.8 km from Hohokam Pima National Monument · Chandler
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Everhome Suites
Darkness: 11/100 · 11 km from Hohokam Pima National Monument
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WoodSpring Suites
Darkness: 11/100 · 11 km from Hohokam Pima National Monument
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Live prices around Chandler
Chandler is the closest base to Hohokam Pima National Monument with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 41.2 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Sonoran Desert National Monument 47.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Ironwood Forest National Monument 90.1 km · Sky Score 56/100
- Tonto National Monument 90.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Salome Wilderness 106.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).