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.
Samuel Gompers Memorial at a Glance#
Address: Samuel Gompers Memorial, Mount Morris Park area, 17th St & Massachusetts Ave NW vicinity, Washington, DC, USA
Hours: Open daily, 24 hours (outdoor memorial)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Samuel Gompers Memorial#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 80 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° - 32° | 26° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 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 | - | - |
