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Augusta
Eden Index
Climate
7.1
•
Recreation
1.5
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.3/10
Augusta, Montana is a small town located in the Rocky Mountains. It has a continental climate with cold winters and moderate summers. The hydrology constituents include the Sun River, which flows through the town, and the surrounding mountains provide access to numerous creeks and streams. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Augusta include fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. The area is known for its excellent trout fishing, particularly in the Sun River and neighboring creeks. Hunting for deer, elk, and moose is also popular in the fall. Hiking and camping are popular in nearby Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Augusta is a peaceful and scenic destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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): 7.1
Augusta receives approximately
370mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 64%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Augusta has a plant hardyness factor of
4, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
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
Upper Missouri
Area Rivers
Upper Missouri
Snowpack Depths
Upper Missouri
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Upper Missouri
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 1.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek FAS | 6 | 4,148 ft | |||
| Bean Lake FAS | None | 4,564 ft | |||
| Pishkun Reservoir FAS | 8 | 4,379 ft | |||
| Hooper Park | 26 | 4,554 ft | |||
| Nilan Reservoir FAS | 6 | 4,450 ft | |||
| Copper Creek | 20 | 5,318 ft |
Nearby Fishing
Nearby Ski Areas
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.