Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia)

Park Monument commemorating Jefferson Davis in Richmond

Richmond’s Jefferson Davis Memorial marks the Confederate president’s commemorative site; visitors interested in Civil War history photograph the monument and explore nearby museums and historic districts.

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Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia)
Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond), Monument Avenue / Richmond, VA (general reference)
37.5585, -77.4678

How to Get to Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia) #

Richmond is accessible via I‑95 and I‑64; the former Monument Avenue and Shockoe Bottom areas are central within the city and reachable by car, bike, or local transit. Street parking and public transportation options are available; check local notices for any closures or event restrictions.

Tips for Visiting Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia) #

  • Check current monument status before visiting-monuments to Confederate leaders have been the subject of removal and relocation decisions in Richmond.
  • Visit the surrounding Shockoe Bottom and Monument Avenue to see how the city's commemorative landscape has evolved.
  • Combine a visit with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts nearby for a fuller sense of Richmond's cultural layers.

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Weather & Climate near Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia) #

Climate

Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia)'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 -3°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1097 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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