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USMCB Camp Pendleton

California

Army
California

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About USMCB Camp Pendleton

USMCB Camp Pendleton is a U.S. military installation in California.

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Quick Facts

Branch: Army
State: California
Area hazard risk: Relatively Low

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Last verified: March 2026

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near USMCB Camp Pendleton

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

Avg high: 66.1°F
Avg low: 55.7°F
Annual rainfall: 10.27 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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Where is USMCB Camp Pendleton located?

USMCB Camp Pendleton is located in California.

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What is the natural-hazard risk near USMCB Camp Pendleton?

The surrounding San Diego community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 66.1°F, average low near 55.7°F, about 10.27 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.