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Naval Base San Diego

San Diego, California

Installation overview

About Naval Base San Diego

Naval Base San Diego is the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet and houses over 50 ships.

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Location

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San Diego, California

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San Diego, CA 92136

Quick Facts

Branch
Navy
Installation type
Naval Base
State
California
Nearest city
San Diego
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

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This 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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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Naval Base San Diego

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

Avg high
70.9°F
Avg low
55.7°F
Annual rainfall
9.2 in
Typical snowfall
0 in

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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Naval Base San Diego FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Naval Base San Diego located?

Naval Base San Diego is located near San Diego, California.

What city is closest to Naval Base San Diego?

San Diego is the nearest listed city for Naval Base San Diego.

What is it like to live near Naval Base San Diego?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Naval Base 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 55.7°F, about 9.2 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.