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West Desert Test Center

Utah

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  • Utah

Installation overview

About West Desert Test Center

West Desert Test Center is a U.S. military installation in Utah.

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Utah

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Quick Facts

Branch
Army
State
Utah
Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

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

Last verified: March 2026

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near West Desert Test Center

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (GRANITE PEAK DUGWAY PG, UT US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Tooele County.

Avg high
67.2°F
Avg low
41.8°F
Annual rainfall
6.36 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively High
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery 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.

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Where is West Desert Test Center located?

West Desert Test Center is located in Utah.

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What is it like to live near West Desert Test Center?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near West Desert Test Center?

The surrounding Tooele community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 67.2°F, average low near 41.8°F, about 6.36 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.