📘 Park Overview
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
🌤 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: 38.881387, -77.036508 Thomas Jefferson Memorial is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The site lies at the southern end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. The memorial rests within the sightline to and from the White House, which stands one mile to the north.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflecting on the Tidal Basin during sunset
Credit: Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms
Credit: NPS/ Mike Litterst
Late night image of Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Credit: NPS/Volunteer-in-parks/AGoebert
Statue of Thomas Jefferson
Credit: Carol M. Highsmith
Reflections of the past
Credit: NPS
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Apr 28
Patchy rain nearby
High: 67.8°F | Low: 46°F
Humidity: 58%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 76%
UV Index: 4.1
Sunrise: 06:14 AM
Sunset: 07:58 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 47.2°F
Cloud Cover: 76%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Apr 29
Moderate rain
High: 63.3°F | Low: 47.2°F
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 3.8
Sunrise: 06:13 AM
Sunset: 07:59 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 52.4°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 30
Sunny
High: 62.5°F | Low: 45.9°F
Humidity: 61%
Wind: 13.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.1
Sunrise: 06:11 AM
Sunset: 08:00 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 46.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
16 East Basin Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20242
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 2024266841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov