Naval Air Station Meridian
Naval Air Station Meridian provides advanced strike pilot training for Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
Meridian, Mississippi
Naval Air Station Meridian provides advanced strike pilot training for Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (MERIDIAN NAAS, MS US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Lauderdale County.
Avg high
77.4°F
Avg low
54.4°F
Annual rainfall
54.79 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate 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 Naval Air Station Meridian located?
Naval Air Station Meridian is located near Meridian, Mississippi.
What city is closest to Naval Air Station Meridian?
Meridian is the nearest listed city for Naval Air Station Meridian.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Naval Air Station Meridian?
The surrounding Lauderdale community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 77.4°F, average low near 54.4°F, about 54.79 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Navy
- State
- Mississippi
- Nearby City
- Meridian
- Installation Type
- Naval Air Station
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Moderate
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