📘 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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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Jun 5
Sunny
High: 100.2°F | Low: 60.8°F
Humidity: 42%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 9.2
Sunrise: 05:43 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (64%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 70°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Jun 6
Patchy rain nearby
High: 91.6°F | Low: 64.8°F
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 73%
UV Index: 8.7
Sunrise: 05:43 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (54%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 67.9°F
Cloud Cover: 73%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Jun 7
Sunny
High: 90.9°F | Low: 69.7°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 10.5 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 05:42 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (43%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 70.5°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (5)
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jun 4, 2026 4:40pm
Expires: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District
Department of Environment has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality
Alert Friday for
the District of Columbia.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
https://www.mwcog.org/environment/air/forecast/
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jun 4, 2026 4:40pm
Expires: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a
Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Friday for
Northern Virginia.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles
visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at
www.deq.virginia.gov
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jun 4, 2026 4:40pm
Expires: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Friday for
the Maryland suburban DC region.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx
Effective: Jun 5, 2026 2:28pm
Expires: Jun 5, 2026 2:38pm
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jun 4, 2026 4:40pm
Expires: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Friday for
the Baltimore City Metro and Annapolis region.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx
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