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