President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Arkansas. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and nearby photo locations.
Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 61° (ENE) at the June solstice and 118° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 299° (WNW) in June to 242° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 80° in summer but only 33° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:52 PM | 5:29 PM | 245° | 10h 10m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 7:34 AM | 5:25 PM | 5:59 PM | 256° | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:59 AM | 6:50 PM | 7:23 PM | 268° | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:18 AM | 7:12 PM | 7:46 PM | 283° | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 6:50 AM | 7:33 PM | 8:09 PM | 294° | 13h 54m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:50 PM | 8:27 PM | 299° | 14h 23m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 6:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 8:26 PM | 297° | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:11 AM | 7:28 PM | 8:02 PM | 288° | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 7:23 PM | 274° | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 7:53 AM | 6:08 PM | 6:42 PM | 260° | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 7:23 AM | 4:37 PM | 5:13 PM | 248° | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 7:51 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:08 PM | 242° | 9h 56m |
Computed for the park's reference point (33.6676, -93.5964); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from February through October. June gives the longest window (about 6.0 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 27° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 5 (suburban sky), so expect visible sky glow; drive away from towns for better results.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | 4:53 AM – 5:33 AM | 0.7 | 16° |
| March | 4:05 AM – 5:55 AM | 1.8 | 24° |
| April | 2:03 AM – 5:13 AM | 3.2 | 27° |
| May | 12:05 AM – 4:35 AM | 4.5 | 27° |
| June | 10:11 PM – 4:11 AM | 6.0 | 27° |
| July | 10:07 PM – 2:47 AM | 4.7 | 27° |
| August | 9:33 PM – 12:53 AM | 3.3 | 27° |
| September | 8:46 PM – 10:46 PM | 2.0 | 24° |
| October | 8:04 PM – 8:44 PM | 0.7 | 17° |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
5 Estimated Bortle 5 — Suburban sky. The Milky Way is weak near the horizon and washed out overhead; long exposures pick up a sky glow.
Weather & best time to visit
Average temperatures in Hope can range from 30ºF to 60ºF in winter, 40ºF to 80ºF in the spring, 65ºF to 95ºF in summer, and 50ºF to 75ºF in the fall. Humidity in late spring, summer and early fall can make temperatures feel hotter and lead to dehydration or heatstroke. We recommend that visitors in these seasons dress comfortably and drink plenty of water to beat the heat. Inclement weather (tornadoes, thunderstorms) are possible at times, so check local weather conditions before your visit to Arkansas.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show October as the clearest month (about 42% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (62%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.
Average cloud cover (%)
Average high (°F)
Photography permits, drones & fees
Permits. Under federal law (54 U.S.C. 100905), still photography in National Park Service areas needs a permit only when it (1) takes place where members of the public are not allowed, (2) uses models, sets or props that are not part of the location's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities, or (3) would cause the park to incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity. Ordinary visitor and most landscape photography needs no permit. Commercial filming rules are separate and have changed in recent years — confirm current requirements with the park before a paid shoot.
Drones. Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is prohibited in National Park Service units under a 2014 Superintendent's closure (36 CFR 1.5), except where a park has issued specific written approval. Flying from outside the boundary over park land can also violate park rules and disturb wildlife.
Getting there
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS is located in Hope, Arkansas - approx. 30 miles from Texarkana (Texas/Arkansas), 114 miles from Little Rock, Arkansas & 209 miles from Dallas, Texas. From I-30, use Exit 30 and travel south on Hwy 278 (Hervey Street) for approximately 2 miles. The Birthplace Home is on your left at the corner of W .2nd Street and S Hervey Street; the Visitor Center is located on Division Street (immediately northeast of the Birthplace Home).
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
