Daniel Webster Memorial Park
Memorial monument to statesman Daniel Webster
In Washington, D.C., the Daniel Webster Memorial commemorates the 19th-century statesman with a public monument encountered on monument routes; visitors see it while touring the capital's memorials and historic streets.
Daniel Webster Memorial at a Glance#
Address: Near 16th St NW & H St NW, Washington, D.C. (check National Park Service maps for exact placement)
Website: https://www.nps.gov/articles/dcmonuments.htm
Hours: Public outdoor monument (access 24/7); specific National Park Service hours for nearby sites vary
How to Get to Daniel Webster Memorial#
Located on the National Mall/nearby federal park lands; reachable by Metro (nearest stations depend on the exact block) and within reasonable walking distance of central D.C. landmarks. Consult National Park Service maps for precise directions.
Tips for Visiting Daniel Webster Memorial#
- Visit early when the light is best and tourist traffic in the area is lower.
- The memorial plaza can be windy; secure hats and small items when standing at the statue.
- Combine a visit with nearby monuments and memorials on the National Mall for a longer walking loop.
Best Time to Visit Daniel Webster Memorial#
Spring and fall are the most pleasant times to walk memorials in Washington, D.C., avoiding summer heat and winter chill.
Weather & Climate near Daniel Webster Memorial#
Daniel Webster Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1053 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 31° | 26° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 30° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
