📘 Park Overview
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
🌤 Weather Information
Washington, DC experiences 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: 38.889463, -77.035237 Address: 2 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW
Images
The Monument stands against the backdrop of night
Credit: NPS Photo
A birds eye view of the top of the Washington Monument
Credit: NPS/USPP Photo
One of fifty flags flying around the base of the Monument
Credit: NPS Photo/Brian Hall
It's hard to miss the Washington Monument, a prominent landmark flanked by vast green spaces.
Credit: NPS / Terry Adams
Experience the memorials at night!
Credit: NPS
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No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Aug 13
Sunny
High: 97°F | Low: 75.2°F
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 7.5
Sunrise: 06:20 AM
Sunset: 08:06 PM
Moon: New Moon (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 76.1°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Aug 14
Partly Cloudy
High: 82.6°F | Low: 73.3°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 4.9 mph
Rain Chance: 6%
UV Index: 7.7
Sunrise: 06:21 AM
Sunset: 08:04 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (5%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 68.5°F
Cloud Cover: 6%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Aug 15
Partly Cloudy
High: 85.5°F | Low: 69.5°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 7.8 mph
Rain Chance: 6%
UV Index: 8.4
Sunrise: 06:22 AM
Sunset: 08:03 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (11%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 69.1°F
Cloud Cover: 6%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Marine Weather Statement issued August 13 at 11:03AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Aug 13, 2026 11:03am
Expires: Aug 13, 2026 1:00pm
Recent northwesterly gusts across the upper tidal Potomac have
neared 20 knots during the past hour. This should remain somewhat
sporadic and eventually subside within the next couple of hours.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters
during this time.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20024
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 202-426-6841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov