Grand Forks AFB
Grand Forks AFB is a U.S. military installation in North Dakota.
North Dakota
Grand Forks AFB is a U.S. military installation in North Dakota.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (GRAND FORKS INTL AP, ND US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Grand Forks County.
Avg high
50.6°F
Avg low
28.9°F
Annual rainfall
21.74 in
Typical snowfall
48.4 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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Where is Grand Forks AFB located?
Grand Forks AFB is located in North Dakota.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Grand Forks AFB?
The surrounding Grand Forks community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 50.6°F, average low near 28.9°F, about 21.74 inches of annual rainfall, about 48.4 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Air Force
- State
- North Dakota
- Nearby City
- Not listed
- Installation Type
- Military installation
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Very Low
Trust notice
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.