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Clallam-Bay
Eden Index
Climate
5.4
•
Recreation
0.9
•
Community
•
Safeguard
2.5/10
Clallam Bay is a small unincorporated community located in the northwest corner of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Its climate is mild with rainfall averaging 80 inches per year, and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s in winter to the high 60s in summer. The area is surrounded by forests and waterways that contribute to its hydrology constituents, including the Clallam River and various creeks that flow into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking and camping in the nearby Olympic National Park and exploring the beaches and tide pools along the coast. The area is also popular for fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching.
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): 5.4
Clallam-Bay receives approximately
2978mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
10°C.
Clallam-Bay has a plant hardyness factor of
8, 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
Puget Sound
Area Rivers
Puget Sound
Snowpack Depths
Puget Sound
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Puget Sound
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 0.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klahanie | 22 | 490 ft | |||
| Hoh Rain Forest - Olympic National Park | 170 | 259 ft | |||
| Mora - Olympic National Park | 94 | 33 ft | |||
| Bogachiel State Park | 42 | 402 ft | |||
| Hoh Oxbow- State Forest | 8 | 278 ft | |||
| Bear Creek - State Forest | 16 | 592 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.