Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in New York. 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 Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 56° (ENE) at the June solstice and 122° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 304° (NW) in June to 238° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 71° in summer but only 24° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 8:29 AM | 4:22 PM | 5:07 PM | 242° | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 7:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 5:47 PM | 254° | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 8:06 AM | 6:44 PM | 7:22 PM | 268° | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:20 PM | 7:58 PM | 284° | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 6:34 AM | 7:51 PM | 8:32 PM | 297° | 14h 38m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 6:20 AM | 8:14 PM | 8:57 PM | 304° | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 6:33 AM | 8:11 PM | 8:53 PM | 301° | 15h 02m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:01 AM | 7:40 PM | 8:19 PM | 290° | 13h 57m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:33 AM | 6:50 PM | 7:27 PM | 275° | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 8:08 AM | 5:56 PM | 6:34 PM | 259° | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:08 AM | 7:51 AM | 4:11 PM | 4:54 PM | 245° | 9h 45m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 8:26 AM | 3:57 PM | 4:43 PM | 238° | 9h 02m |
Computed for the park's reference point (42.9015, -78.8725); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from March through September. June gives the longest window (about 4.0 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 18° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition), 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 | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| March | 4:56 AM – 5:46 AM | 0.8 | 14° |
| April | 3:00 AM – 4:40 AM | 1.7 | 17° |
| May | 1:02 AM – 3:42 AM | 2.7 | 18° |
| June | 11:14 PM – 3:14 AM | 4.0 | 18° |
| July | 11:03 PM – 1:53 AM | 2.8 | 18° |
| August | 10:08 PM – 11:48 PM | 1.7 | 17° |
| September | 9:04 PM – 9:54 PM | 0.8 | 14° |
| October | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
7 Estimated Bortle 7 — Suburban / urban transition. The whole sky has a grey-white glow; the Milky Way is invisible to the eye.
Weather & best time to visit
Summer tends to be mild but humid. Fall moderate temperatures. Winters can have prolonged cold spells and be snowy, with occasional periods of intense snow. Spring mild and rainy.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show August as the clearest month (about 56% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (85%). 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.
| Entrance fee | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $12.00 |
Fees as published by the NPS when this page was built — confirm on nps.gov before you go.
Getting there
The TR Inaugural Site is located on the north edge of downtown Buffalo on Delaware Avenue, between Allen and North Streets. Free parking is available to the rear. For details, see http://www.nps.gov/thri/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Food
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hands-On
- Living History
- First Person Interpretation
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
