📘 Park Overview
Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.
🌤 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: 38.889413, -77.040553 Address: 1750 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: 17th St. & Independence Ave. SW
Images
Paying honor to those that paid the ultimate price.
Credit: NPS Photo/Brian Hall
One of the two plaques showing a nation answering the call to defend freedom
Credit: NPS Photo
The World War II Memorial at night
Credit: NPS Photo
A nation pays honor in the center of the capital city to the greatest generatioin
Credit: NPS Photo
56 columns represent the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories at the time of World War II.
Credit: NPS / USPP
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Entrance Fees
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Feb 23
Patchy rain nearby
High: 85.3°F | Low: 81.1°F
Humidity: 77%
Wind: 16.1 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 06:59 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (33%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 78.2°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Feb 24
Patchy rain nearby
High: 85.2°F | Low: 81°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 14.1 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 2.2
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 06:59 PM
Moon: First Quarter (44%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.8°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Feb 25
Patchy rain nearby
High: 84.5°F | Low: 81.3°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 14.8 mph
Rain Chance: 77%
UV Index: 2.2
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 06:59 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (55%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.4°F
Cloud Cover: 77%
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:
1750 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 202-426-6841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov