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MCRD San Diego

California

  • Marine Corps
  • California

Installation overview

About MCRD San Diego

MCRD San Diego is a U.S. military installation in California.

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Location

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California

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Location details are provided for directory discovery and should be verified on official sources.

Quick Facts

Branch
Marine Corps
State
California
Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: March 2026

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Family and Lifestyle

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near MCRD San Diego

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (SAN DIEGO LINDBERGH FLD, CA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for San Diego County.

Avg high
70.9°F
Avg low
58.5°F
Annual rainfall
9.79 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively Low
Extreme heatRelatively Moderate

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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MCRD San Diego FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is MCRD San Diego located?

MCRD San Diego is located in California.

What city is closest to MCRD San Diego?

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What is it like to live near MCRD San Diego?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near MCRD San Diego?

The surrounding San Diego community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 70.9°F, average low near 58.5°F, about 9.79 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.