Spring
Mar-May
avg. temp:
18˚C / 64˚F
Summer
Jun-Aug
avg. temp:
26˚C / 79˚F
Autumn
Sep-Nov
avg. temp:
16˚C / 61˚F
Winter
Dec-Feb
avg. temp:
5˚C / 41˚F
Country dialing code
+1
Capital city
Washington DC
Official language
None
Currency
US dollars
When to visit: Crossing various time zones, there is always good weather somewhere in the United States. Summer is the most popular time to visit, but winter offers plenty for the more active looking for snow. Los Angeles weather ranges from 14-25ºC degrees year round with New York averaging from 5-30ºC degrees.
The West Coast is blessed with a number of world-famous and lesser-known national parks, from Yosemite and Sequioa with their mighty drawcards to the haunting landscapes and desert blooms of Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks.
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clear searchCountry Code for the USA: +1
Visa Global Assistance: 1866 765 9644
Emergency Services: 911
Americans are friendly and informal. People tend not to wait to be introduced and will begin to speak to strangers whether in a queue, sitting next to each other, etc. Americans can be direct and value logic and linear thinking and speak clearly and in a straightforward manner. Greetings in the USA are casual and a handshake, smile and "hello" are all that are needed.
Electrical Plug type: USA
Voltage: 110-120 Volts
Modem Plug: US (same as Australia)
English 82%, Spanish 11%, other European 3.8%, Asian and Pacific Island 2.7%.
The following information is intended as a guide only and in no way should it be used as a substitute for professional medical advice relative to a travellers individual needs and vaccination history. No guarantee is made as to its accuracy or thoroughness. For further information, please contact a travel doctor.
Vaccination against Hepatitis B should be considered by frequent or long stay travellers to the United States. Dengue Fever occurs in the US, thus insect avoidance measures may be recommended depending on your itinerary.
Please consult a medical practitioner or contact The Travel Doctor for your specific risk to these preventable diseases and the appropriate avoidance measures. Australians travelling to the United States should ensure that they have adequate travel insurance to cover the length of their stay.
Shopping hours vary widely based on management considerations and customer needs. Key variables are the size of the metropolitan area, the type of store, and the size of the store. Typical store shopping hours are Monday - Saturday 9 - 10am to 8 - 10pm and Sunday 11 - 12 noon to 5 -7pm.
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