Washington Monument
Washington, D.C., United States
The Washington Monument is an Egyptian Revival obelisk and a National Memorial of the United States dedicated to George Washington. Constructed from marble, gneiss, sandstone, and soapstone, the 169-meter structure was started in 1848 and opened in 1886. It is one of the 120 sights in the United States on this site and is the 31st most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Washington, D.C. varies by season. July is the warmest month, with daily highs reaching about 31 °C and lows of about 21 °C. January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6 °C and lows of -2 °C. Rain occurs in every month; July has the most rainy days at about 16, while October has the fewest at about 6. In May, daily highs reach about 24 °C.
The monument is 1 km from Washington, D.C., and 4 km from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Nearby attractions include the White House, which is 0.9 km away, the National Mall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the National Air and Space Museum. The site is operated by the National Park Service, requires a fee for entry, and is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 71 | 87 | 91 | 110 | 103 | 109 | 92 | 88 | 90 | 71 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
