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U.S. Coast Guard Academy

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is the service academy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

New London, Connecticut

Base Overview

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is the service academy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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New London, CT 06320
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near U.S. Coast Guard Academy

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (GROTON, CT US), plus community-level hazard exposure for New London County.

Avg high

60°F

Avg low

44.5°F

Annual rainfall

48.91 in

Typical snowfall

24.5 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively Low
Extreme heatVery 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.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is U.S. Coast Guard Academy located?

U.S. Coast Guard Academy is located near New London, Connecticut.

What city is closest to U.S. Coast Guard Academy?

New London is the nearest listed city for U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

What is it like to live near U.S. Coast Guard Academy?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near U.S. Coast Guard Academy?

The surrounding New London community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 60°F, average low near 44.5°F, about 48.91 inches of annual rainfall, about 24.5 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

Quick Facts
Branch
Coast Guard
State
Connecticut
Nearby City
New London
Installation Type
Academy
Region
Regional installation area
Airport Access
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Area Hazard Risk
Very Low

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.