Cold chaos at Trump's inauguration: historical temperatures in DC!

Cold chaos at Trump's inauguration: historical temperatures in DC!

On January 17, 2025, the inauguration of the future US President Donald Trump is just around the corner. In the midst of a historical infringement, the ceremony, which traditionally takes place on the west side of the Capitol, is laid due to the extreme temperatures. Instead, the address on the inauguration, including prayers and other speeches, is held in the dome hall of the Capitol. Trump wants to prevent participants from being violated or harmed because the predictions for the day of inauguration are anything but cheap.

On Monday, the temperatures could reach the deepest in an inauguration for decades. Temperatures around minus eight degrees Celsius are predicted for the night and a maximum temperature of minus six degrees Celsius for Monday. The perceived temperature will probably continue to drop. According to radioeuskirchen.de , the coldest records were previously inaugurated in 1985, in which it is approximately minus 14 degrees Celsius were.

a new place for the inauguration

The laying to the dome hall represents a distinctive break with tradition, and many spectators will still have the opportunity to see Trump live when he swears. A sports arena in the Washington city center is opened to enable visitors to transfer the inauguration. The traditional parade also takes place in this arena, which is due to the unpredictable weather conditions.

The normal maximum temperature for the inauguration day is around seven degrees, while the low temperature is on average at minus one degree. Usually the temperature around lunchtime, at the time of swearing, is around three degrees. Preparations for the ceremony are extensive because the security controls open early in the morning and a variety of security precautions have to be taken.

process and special information

according to Spiegel.de take place. The course of the day comprises security controls from 6 a.m., followed by musical performances at around 9:30 a.m. and the opening speech at 11:30 a.m. Spectators will have the opportunity on the National Mall to follow the events through large video screens, while the parade begins at around 2:30 a.m.

Free tickets were published for the event, but are very popular. Visitors are encouraged to wear warm clothes and prepare for possible road closures. The traffic in Washington is severely restricted on the occasion of the inauguration, which is why it is recommended to walk on foot, use the bike or use the metro.

A high demand and rising room prices are expected for the accommodation options. Many hotels require a minimum stay so that an early booking is advisable. The Smithsonian Museums will also remain closed on the inidance day.