President's Park (White House)

Every president except George Washington has called the White House and its surrounding grounds a place of work, rest, and solitude. Recognizable around the world, the White House stands as a symbol of democracy. The White House and its park grounds serve not only as the seat of the executive branch of government of the United States of America, but also as an iconic place for civil discourse. The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate, with warm and humid summers, cold and sometimes snowy winters, and monthly precipitation averaging 2-4 inches year-round. The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s combined with high humidity, and temperatures often climbing into the 90s. The coldest months are December, January, and February, with average temperatures in the 30s, though lows may dip into the single digits on occasion.

Washington, District of Columbia · United States