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Camp Murray

Tacoma, Washington

  • Army
  • Washington

Installation overview

About Camp Murray

Camp Murray is the headquarters of the Washington National Guard and Washington State Patrol.

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Location

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Tacoma, Washington

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Quick Facts

Branch
Army
State
Washington
Nearest city
Tacoma
Area hazard risk
Very Low

Public sources

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Camp Murray

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (TACOMA NARROWS AP, WA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Pierce County.

Avg high
59.6°F
Avg low
44.3°F
Annual rainfall
42.02 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate 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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Camp Murray FAQ

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Where is Camp Murray located?

Camp Murray is located near Tacoma, Washington.

What city is closest to Camp Murray?

Tacoma is the nearest listed city for Camp Murray.

What is it like to live near Camp Murray?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Camp Murray?

The surrounding Pierce community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 59.6°F, average low near 44.3°F, about 42.02 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.