El-Macero

Climate Recreation Community Catastrophe

El-Macero
Eden Index

Climate 9.2 Recreation 3.1 Community 6.6 Safeguard

6.4/10

El-Macero is a small, unincorporated community in Yolo County, California. The area experiences a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters. The hydrology constituents of the area include the Cache Creek and the Sacramento River. Outdoor recreational opportunities include various hiking and biking trails and nearby parks such as the Cache Creek Nature Preserve and Putah Creek Wildlife Area. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the El Macero Country Club, which features an 18-hole championship golf course. The community is also close to the city of Davis, which provides additional recreational opportunities and amenities such as shopping and dining.

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): 9.2


El-Macero receives approximately 509mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 78% and air temperatures averaging around 17°C. El-Macero 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

Lower Sacramento

Area Rivers

Lower Sacramento



Snowpack Depths

Lower Sacramento



Reservoir Storage Capacity

Lower Sacramento



Groundwater Levels


Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.1


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.


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): 6.6


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.


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