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Naval Support Activity Washington

Washington, District of Columbia

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About Naval Support Activity Washington

Naval Support Activity Washington supports Navy operations in the National Capital Region, including the Washington Navy Yard.

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Washington, District of Columbia

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NSA Washington, DC 20374

Quick Facts

Branch
Navy
Installation type
Naval Support Activity
State
District of Columbia
Nearest city
Washington
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Very 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 Support Activity Washington

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for District of Columbia County.

Avg high
67.8°F
Avg low
50.8°F
Annual rainfall
41.82 in
Typical snowfall
13.7 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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Naval Support Activity Washington FAQ

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Where is Naval Support Activity Washington located?

Naval Support Activity Washington is located near Washington, District of Columbia.

What city is closest to Naval Support Activity Washington?

Washington is the nearest listed city for Naval Support Activity Washington.

What is it like to live near Naval Support Activity Washington?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Naval Support Activity Washington?

The surrounding District of Columbia community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 67.8°F, average low near 50.8°F, about 41.82 inches of annual rainfall, about 13.7 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.