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.
Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia) at a Glance#
Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond), Monument Avenue / Richmond, VA (general reference)
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.
Weather & Climate near Jefferson Davis Memorial (Richmond, Virginia)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 8° | 0° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 11° | 3° | 80 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 16° | 8° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 22° | 15° | 78 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 26° | 20° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 87 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 104 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 106 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 96 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 89 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 17° | 9° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 11° | 3° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
