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Aguanga
Eden Index
Climate
8.9
•
Recreation
8.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
6.6/10
Aguanga, California is a small rural community located in Riverside County, east of Temecula. The climate in Aguanga is mild with hot summers and cool winters, with occasional snowfall. The area relies heavily on groundwater, with constituents including nitrate, arsenic, and uranium. Despite this, there are many opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area, including hiking in the nearby Cahuilla Mountain and Palomar Mountain State Park, horseback riding, and off-roading in the nearby Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The area is also known for its wineries and agricultural industry, with many local farms producing citrus fruits and avocados.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.9
Aguanga receives approximately
340mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 46%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Aguanga has a plant hardyness factor of
9, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Area Rivers
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.7
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Flats | 17 | 3,614 ft | |||
| Observatory | 37 | 4,857 ft | |||
| Dark Canyon | 17 | 5,816 ft | |||
| Lake Hemet | None | 4,349 ft | |||
| Dripping Springs | 23 | 1,644 ft | |||
| Hurkey Creek | 100 | 4,430 ft | |||
| Boulder Basin | 34 | 7,434 ft | |||
| Fry Creek | 20 | 4,914 ft | |||
| Stone Creek - San Jacinto Mountain State Park | None | 5,910 ft | |||
| Marion Mountain | 24 | 6,474 ft | |||
| Lake Skinner | None | 1,514 ft | |||
| Idyllwild - Mount San Jacinto State Park | None | 5,412 ft | |||
| Tool Box Spring | 6 | 6,110 ft | |||
| Fern Basin | 22 | 6,316 ft | |||
| Idyllwild County Park | 102 | 5,343 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.