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.
Westmoreland Circle at a Glance#
Address: Westmoreland Circle, NW Washington, D.C., USA
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 24° | 18° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 91 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
