Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)
Park Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin in Washington, D.C.
A bronze memorial to Benjamin Franklin in Washington, D.C., often visited by people touring the city’s historic downtown and nearby museums.
How to Get to Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.) #
Located in central Washington, D.C., near federal buildings and public plazas; accessible by Metro and central bus routes. Exact placement varies by which Franklin statue is being visited (nearby mapping recommended).
Tips for Visiting Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.) #
- The statue sits in Franklin Square near Independence Avenue-pair with nearby museums and the Mall for a fuller walk.
- Photographs of the statue and surrounding plaza are best in the morning light when shadows fall across the square.
- Look for plaques or inscriptions nearby that provide context on the statue's installation.
Best Time to Visit Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.) #
Milder months are best for walking and visiting surrounding monuments.
Weather & Climate near Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.) #
Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Washington, D.C.)'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 (1048 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
