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Charlottesville
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
4.3
•
Community
4.6
•
Safeguard
6.5/10
Charlottesville, Virginia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city is situated in the Piedmont region and is home to the Rivanna River watershed, which provides drinking water to over 200,000 people. The river is also popular for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Charlottesville include hiking in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, visiting the Shenandoah National Park, and biking on the Charlottesville Albemarle County trails. The region experiences occasional flooding due to heavy rainfall in the area. In recent years, the city has taken steps to address climate change by implementing renewable energy initiatives and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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): 9.6
Charlottesville receives approximately
1196mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Charlottesville has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-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
James
Area Rivers
James
Snowpack Depths
James
Reservoir Storage Capacity
James
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk | 15 | 1,381 ft | |||
| Shenandoah River - Guest State Park | 42 | 716 ft | |||
| Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park | 31 | 3,394 ft | |||
| Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park | None | 3,589 ft | |||
| Holliday Lake State Park | None | 509 ft | |||
| Mathews Arm - Shenandoah National Park | 165 | 3,062 ft | |||
| Little Fort OHV | 11 | 1,363 ft | |||
| Camp Roosevelt | 10 | 1,325 ft | |||
| Elizabeth Furnace | 36 | 803 ft | |||
| Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park | None | 3,369 ft | |||
| Wolf Gap | 10 | 2,245 ft |
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): 4.6
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.