Naval Support Activity Bethesda
Naval Support Activity Bethesda is home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the nation's largest military medical center.
Bethesda, Maryland
Naval Support Activity Bethesda is home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the nation's largest military medical center.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
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 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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Where is Naval Support Activity Bethesda located?
Naval Support Activity Bethesda is located near Bethesda, Maryland.
What city is closest to Naval Support Activity Bethesda?
Bethesda is the nearest listed city for Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Naval Support Activity Bethesda?
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.
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- Branch
- Navy
- State
- Maryland
- Nearby City
- Bethesda
- Installation Type
- Naval Support Activity
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Very Low
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