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Concord Naval Weapons Station

Concord, California

Installation overview

About Concord Naval Weapons Station

Concord Naval Weapons Station provides ordnance support and serves as a strategic ammunition loading facility for the Pacific Fleet.

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Concord, California

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NWS Concord, CA 94520

Quick Facts

Branch
Navy
Installation type
Naval Weapons Station
State
California
Nearest city
Concord
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

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Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Concord Naval Weapons Station

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (CONCORD BUCHANAN FLD, CA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Contra Costa County.

Avg high
73.6°F
Avg low
50.4°F
Annual rainfall
16.05 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively High
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatRelatively 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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Concord Naval Weapons Station FAQ

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Where is Concord Naval Weapons Station located?

Concord Naval Weapons Station is located near Concord, California.

What city is closest to Concord Naval Weapons Station?

Concord is the nearest listed city for Concord Naval Weapons Station.

What is it like to live near Concord Naval Weapons Station?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Concord Naval Weapons Station?

The surrounding Contra Costa community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 73.6°F, average low near 50.4°F, about 16.05 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.