📘 Park Overview
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.
🌤 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)
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Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site is part of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The avenue is among the world's more famous streets and is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital, extending through the corridors of Federal power and influence. "America's Main Street" visually connects, yet separates, the White House from the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court buildings.
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Police motorcycles pass in formation during the 2013 inaugural parade.
Credit: NPS
Explore the plaza, fountains, and artwork of the US Navy Memorial.
Credit: NPS / Chris Elbich
Hancock grew to fame in the Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Credit: NPS / Chris Elbich
Freedom Plaza is a large square on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House.
Credit: NPS / Chris Elbich
The Grand Army of the Republic was a veterans group of nearly half a million men formed from veterans of the Civil War. It was also the first veterans group in the United States.
Credit: NPS / Chris Elbich
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Jul 21
Patchy rain nearby
High: 95.2°F | Low: 74.4°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 9.6 mph
Rain Chance: 62%
UV Index: 9.1
Sunrise: 05:59 AM
Sunset: 08:29 PM
Moon: First Quarter (53%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 75.8°F
Cloud Cover: 62%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Jul 22
Partly Cloudy
High: 87.8°F | Low: 70.2°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 57%
UV Index: 8.5
Sunrise: 06:00 AM
Sunset: 08:28 PM
Moon: First Quarter (64%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 71.6°F
Cloud Cover: 57%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Jul 23
Sunny
High: 83.7°F | Low: 66.4°F
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 9
Sunrise: 06:01 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (74%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 63.1°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 3:47PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jul 20, 2026 3:47pm
Expires: Jul 21, 2026 12:00am
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 10:16PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jul 20, 2026 10:16pm
Expires: Jul 21, 2026 6:30am
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20002
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 2024266841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov