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Naval Observatory

Washington, District of Columbia

Navy
District of Columbia

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About Naval Observatory

United States Naval Observatory provides precise time and astronomical data for the Navy and nation.

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Washington, District of Columbia

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Quick Facts

Branch: Navy
State: District of Columbia
Nearest city: Washington
Area hazard risk: Very Low

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Naval Observatory

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for District of Columbia County.

Avg high: 66.4°F
Avg low: 46.1°F
Annual rainfall: 48.52 in
Typical snowfall: 5.8 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low

HurricaneVery Low

WildfireVery Low

TornadoVery Low

FloodVery Low

Extreme heatRelatively Low

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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Where is Naval Observatory located?

Naval Observatory is located near Washington, District of Columbia.

What city is closest to Naval Observatory?

Washington is the nearest listed city for Naval Observatory.

What is it like to live near Naval Observatory?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Naval Observatory?

The surrounding District of Columbia community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 66.4°F, average low near 46.1°F, about 48.52 inches of annual rainfall, about 5.8 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.