Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen Proving Ground is the Army's oldest active proving ground and home to numerous research and development organizations.
Aberdeen, Maryland
Aberdeen Proving Ground is the Army's oldest active proving ground and home to numerous research and development organizations.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ABERDEEN PHILLIPS FLD, MD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Harford County.
Avg high
64.6°F
Avg low
45.8°F
Annual rainfall
47.11 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Where is Aberdeen Proving Ground located?
Aberdeen Proving Ground is located near Aberdeen, Maryland.
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Aberdeen is the nearest listed city for Aberdeen Proving Ground.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Aberdeen Proving Ground?
The surrounding Harford community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 64.6°F, average low near 45.8°F, about 47.11 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Army
- State
- Maryland
- Nearby City
- Aberdeen
- Installation Type
- Proving Ground
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Very Low
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