The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a presidential memorial at the grave site of United States president John F. Kennedy, in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Our list goes on with White House, 2.2 mi away. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, September and October, with 67–83°F highs.
IHG Army Hotels Wainwright Hall - Historia is 0.5 miles away; The Virginian Suites, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member (0.7 mi) and Days Inn by Wyndham Arlington/Washington DC (0.7 mi) are close too. 268 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 38 miles northeast (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
Month by month
Here are the months at John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, with their weather.
Jan43° / 26°
Feb47° / 28°
Mar55° / 35°
Apr67° / 45°
May75° / 54°
Jun83° / 63°
Jul88° / 68°
Aug86° / 66°
Sep79° / 60°
Oct68° / 48°
Nov57° / 38°
Dec47° / 31°
Typical highs and lows in Arlington. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Arlington. Arlington’s full climate →
About
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a presidential memorial at the grave site of United States president John F. Kennedy, in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. This permanent site replaced a temporary grave and eternal flame used at the time of Kennedy's state funeral on November 25, 1963, three days after his assassination. The site was designed by architect John Carl Warnecke, a longtime friend of Kennedy. The permanent John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame grave site was consecrated and opened to the public on March 15, 1967.
DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub3 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub21 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub30 mi
Places to stay and eat: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · streets, water and the site outline: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame from Baltimore?
About 38 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
What hotels are near John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame?
IHG Army Hotels Wainwright Hall - Historia (0.5 mi), The Virginian Suites, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member (0.7 mi) and Days Inn by Wyndham Arlington/Washington DC (0.7 mi). 268 places to stay are within 4 miles.
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