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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Washington, District of Columbia

Installation overview

About Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is home to the Defense Intelligence Agency and numerous military commands in the nation's capital.

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Location

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Washington, District of Columbia

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JBAB, Washington, DC 20032

Quick Facts

Branch
Joint
Installation type
Joint Base
State
District of Columbia
Nearest city
Washington
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Very Low

Public sources

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Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Alexandria County.

Avg high
67.8°F
Avg low
50.8°F
Annual rainfall
41.82 in
Typical snowfall
13.7 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
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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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling FAQ

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Where is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling located?

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is located near Washington, District of Columbia.

What city is closest to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling?

Washington is the nearest listed city for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

What is it like to live near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling?

The surrounding Alexandria community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 67.8°F, average low near 50.8°F, about 41.82 inches of annual rainfall, about 13.7 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.