Dyess Air Force Base

Living Near the Base

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Family and Lifestyle

• Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
• Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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PCS and Relocation Notes

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Dyess Air Force Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ABILENE RGNL AP, TX US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Taylor County.

Avg high

78.2°F

Avg low

53.7°F

Annual rainfall

25.24 in

Typical snowfall

3.7 in

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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