Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Designation:
Location: District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.
🌤 Weather Information
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
🚗 Directions
GPS Coordinates: 38.883625, -77.043868 Address: 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Ohio Drive. SW
Images
From Adversity to Presidency
Credit: NPS Photo
Statue of First Lady and US Delegate to the US, Eleanor Roosevelt is found within the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Credit: NPS Photo
An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's face located in Room 3
Credit: NPS Photo
One of five main water features located in Room 2 at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Credit: Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial during Japanese Cherry Blossom peak bloom time
Credit: Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Apr 20
Sunny
High: 56.5°F | Low: 42.3°F
Humidity: 47%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 5.8
Sunrise: 06:24 AM
Sunset: 07:50 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 37.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Apr 21
Sunny
High: 61.9°F | Low: 36.1°F
Humidity: 39%
Wind: 8.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6.7
Sunrise: 06:23 AM
Sunset: 07:51 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 36.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Apr 22
Patchy rain nearby
High: 64.6°F | Low: 47.6°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 84%
UV Index: 3.5
Sunrise: 06:22 AM
Sunset: 07:52 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 49.3°F
Cloud Cover: 84%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (3)
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:35PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Apr 19, 2026 11:35pm
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 7:45am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected, especially
in outlying areas away from larger bodies of water.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland,
and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:35PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Apr 19, 2026 11:35pm
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 7:45am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and
northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 8:29am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 8:39am
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
400 West Basin Drive SW
Washington, DC 20002
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 2024266841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov