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World War I Memorial

Designation:

Location: District of Columbia

Visit Official Park Website

📘 Park Overview

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

🌤 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

1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Nearest Intersection: 15th St NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW

Images

General Pershing Statue

Image of the General Pershing Statue within the Memorial

Credit: NPS Photo

An elevated platform overlooks the World War I Memorial

The Belvedere is the conceptual center of the World War I Memorial, providing a commanding view of its major features.

Credit: NPS Photo

Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation

Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation

Credit: NPS Photo

Peace Fountain

Image of the Peace Fountain within the Memorial

Credit: NPS Photo

Soldiers Journey

Image of the mock up of the soon to be installed Bronze.

Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Friday, Apr 10

Sunny

Sunny

High: 78.6°F | Low: 41°F

Humidity: 57%

Wind: 8.1 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.6

Sunrise: 06:39 AM

Sunset: 07:41 PM

Moon: Last Quarter (52%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 50.4°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, Apr 11

Sunny

Sunny

High: 67.5°F | Low: 51.6°F

Humidity: 54%

Wind: 11.6 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.6

Sunrise: 06:37 AM

Sunset: 07:42 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (42%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 50.3°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, Apr 12

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

High: 64.8°F | Low: 48.6°F

Humidity: 55%

Wind: 11.4 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1.7

Sunrise: 06:36 AM

Sunset: 07:43 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (33%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 47.7°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (1)

⚠️ Test Message (Unknown)

Effective: Apr 10, 2026 2:28pm
Expires: Apr 10, 2026 2:38pm

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004

📞 Voice Phone: (202) 426-6841

✉️ Email: National_Mall@nps.gov

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