District of Columbia · Marine Corps
Marine Barracks Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
- Marine Corps
- Marine Barracks
- District of Columbia
- Official source
Installation overview
About Marine Barracks Washington
Marine Barracks Washington (8th & I) is the oldest post of the Marine Corps, home to the Marine Corps Commandant and ceremonial units.
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Location
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Marine Corps
- Installation type
- Marine Barracks
- State
- District of Columbia
- Nearest city
- Washington
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
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 Marine Barracks Washington
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (NATL ARBORETUM DC, MD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for District of Columbia County.
- Avg high
- 68°F
- Avg low
- 48.6°F
- Annual rainfall
- 45.59 in
- Typical snowfall
- 9.7 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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Marine Barracks Washington FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Marine Barracks Washington located?
Marine Barracks Washington is located near Washington, District of Columbia.
What city is closest to Marine Barracks Washington?
Washington is the nearest listed city for Marine Barracks Washington.
What is it like to live near Marine Barracks Washington?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Marine Barracks Washington?
The surrounding District of Columbia community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 68°F, average low near 48.6°F, about 45.59 inches of annual rainfall, about 9.7 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.