Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is the busiest air station in the Marine Corps.
Yuma, Arizona
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is the busiest air station in the Marine Corps.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (YUMA MCAS, AZ US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Yuma County.
Avg high
88.1°F
Avg low
63.8°F
Annual rainfall
3.28 in
Typical snowfall
0 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively 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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Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Marine Corps Air Station Yuma located?
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is located near Yuma, Arizona.
What city is closest to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
Yuma is the nearest listed city for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
What is it like to live near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
The surrounding Yuma community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 88.1°F, average low near 63.8°F, about 3.28 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Marine Corps
- State
- Arizona
- Nearby City
- Yuma
- Installation Type
- Marine Corps Air Station
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Low
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