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Alamo
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
5.4
•
Community
8.7
•
Safeguard
7.2/10
Located in Contra Costa County, California, Alamo is a suburban community in the San Francisco Bay Area. The region experiences a Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, wet winters and dry, hot summers. Precipitation occurs primarily from late fall to early spring, with summer months experiencing high temperatures and low humidity. Alamo's hydrology system is primarily a collection of small streams and creeks that flow into the San Ramon Creek watershed. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Alamo include hiking, biking, and horseback riding on the Iron Horse Trail, which runs through the community. Nearby parks, including Mount Diablo State Park and Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, offer opportunities for camping, fishing, and picnicking.
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): 8.0
Alamo receives approximately
582mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Alamo 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
San Francisco Bay
Area Rivers
San Francisco Bay
Snowpack Depths
San Francisco Bay
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Francisco Bay
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunol Regional Wilderness | None | 529 ft | |||
| Anthony Chabot Regional Park | None | 858 ft | |||
| Camp Parks Military | None | 351 ft | |||
| Alameda County Fairgrounds RV | None | 328 ft | |||
| Mt. Diablo State Park | 84 | 1,615 ft | |||
| Contra Costa County Fair RV Park | 24 | 21 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): 8.7
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.