Westmoreland Circle
Park Traffic circle in northwest Washington, D.C.
Traffic circle on Massachusetts Avenue NW near American University, providing pedestrian access to campus grounds, embassy residences and nearby green space.
How to Get to Westmoreland Circle #
Westmoreland Circle is in Northwest Washington, D.C., near the boundary with Maryland. It is served by several Metrobus and WMATA routes; the closest Metrorail stations are a short bus or bike ride away (e.g., Tenleytown-AU on the Red Line). By car it is accessible via Wisconsin Avenue NW and local streets; parking is on nearby residential streets.
Tips for Visiting Westmoreland Circle #
- Visit early morning to see joggers and commuters transform the circle into a transient stage.
- Bring a camera: the concentric streets and circular layout make for striking geometry in low light.
- If heading to nearby Rock Creek Park or the National Cathedral, use the circle as a navigational landmark - local bus routes often pass by.
Best Time to Visit Westmoreland Circle #
Spring and autumn are most pleasant for walking and nearby sightseeing; mornings are quieter year-round.
Weather & Climate near Westmoreland Circle #
Westmoreland Circle'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 (1060 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 (78 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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