Fort Knox
Fort Knox hosts Army Human Resources Command and Cadet Command, plus the U.S. Bullion Depository.
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Fort Knox hosts Army Human Resources Command and Cadet Command, plus the U.S. Bullion Depository.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (BRANDENBURG, KY US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Meade County.
Avg high
66.6°F
Avg low
43.8°F
Annual rainfall
53.3 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 Fort Knox located?
Fort Knox is located near Fort Knox, Kentucky.
What city is closest to Fort Knox?
Fort Knox is the nearest listed city for Fort Knox.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Knox?
The surrounding Meade community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 66.6°F, average low near 43.8°F, about 53.3 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
- Kentucky
- Nearby City
- Fort Knox
- Installation Type
- Army Post
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Very Low
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