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.
Washington, District of Columbia
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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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
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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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.
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Very Low
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