Nuns of the Battlefield Park
Washington DC monument honoring Civil War-era nuns' service
Nuns of the Battlefield at a Glance#
Address: Rhodes Triangle (near Massachusetts Ave & 7th St NW), Washington, DC
Hours: Public monument - access during park hours (generally daylight hours)
How to Get to Nuns of the Battlefield#
The monument sits on a small traffic island near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Ninth Street NW. The closest Metro station is Judiciary Square (Red Line) or Union Station (Red Line) with a roughly 10-20 minute walk depending on route; several Metrobus lines also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Nuns of the Battlefield#
- Visit at midday when the light emphasizes the memorial's clean lines; the site is outdoors and exposed to the elements.
- Combine a stop here with a walk through neighboring Congressional Cemetery or a trip to nearby Capitol Hill sites.
Best Time to Visit Nuns of the Battlefield#
A quick, contemplative stop year-round; milder months make combining it with other Capitol-area walks more comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Nuns of the Battlefield#
Nuns of the Battlefield'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 | - | - |
