Samuel Gompers Memorial

Park Bronze monument honoring labor leader Samuel Gompers

A memorial to labor leader Samuel Gompers in Washington, D.C., the sculpture marks labor history; visitors interested in monuments and civic history include it on city walking routes.

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Samuel Gompers Memorial
Samuel Gompers Memorial, Mount Morris Park area, 17th St & Massachusetts Ave NW vicinity, Washington, DC, USA
38.9040, -77.0255
Open daily, 24 hours (outdoor memorial)
Free

How to Get to Samuel Gompers Memorial #

The memorial is within Washington, D.C.; accessible via Metro to nearby stations (e.g., Judiciary Square or Union Station) and a short walk. Exact walking directions depend on the visitor’s starting point.

Tips for Visiting Samuel Gompers Memorial #

  • The memorial is on the National Mall area-combine with nearby museums and memorials for a full walk.
  • Visit in the morning for cooler temperatures and quieter moments among the statues.

Best Time to Visit Samuel Gompers Memorial #

Spring and autumn are comfortable for walking between monuments and museums in Washington, D.C.

Spring
April-June · 10-25°C
Pleasant for walking and the city's trees are in leaf.
Autumn
September-November · 8-20°C
Crisp air and fewer tourists-good for reflective visits.

Weather & Climate near Samuel Gompers Memorial #

Climate

Samuel Gompers 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 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1055 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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