Installation overview
About Fort George G. Meade
Fort Meade is home to the National Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency.
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Location
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Fort Meade, Maryland
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Joint
- Installation type
- Fort
- State
- Maryland
- Nearest city
- Fort Meade
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
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Last verified: January 2024
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Family and Lifestyle
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Fort George G. Meade
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (BALTIMORE WASH INTL AP, MD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Anne Arundel County.
- Avg high
- 66.6°F
- Avg low
- 45.9°F
- Annual rainfall
- 45 in
- Typical snowfall
- 19.3 in
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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Fort George G. Meade FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort George G. Meade located?
Fort George G. Meade is located near Fort Meade, Maryland.
What city is closest to Fort George G. Meade?
Fort Meade is the nearest listed city for Fort George G. Meade.
What is it like to live near Fort George G. Meade?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort George G. Meade?
The surrounding Anne Arundel community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 66.6°F, average low near 45.9°F, about 45 inches of annual rainfall, about 19.3 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.