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El-Monte
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
7.6
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
7.0/10
El Monte is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California. The climate in El Monte is typical of southern California with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The San Gabriel River flows through the city and provides hydrology constituents for the area. There are several outdoor recreation opportunities in El Monte, including hiking and biking trails in the nearby Angeles National Forest, fishing and boating at Legg Lake, and golfing at the El Monte Golf Course. Additionally, the city hosts various events throughout the year, including a 4th of July celebration and a farmers market.
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): 9.3
El-Monte receives approximately
404mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 58%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
El-Monte has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Area Rivers
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messenger Flats | 10 | 5,793 ft | |||
| Sycamore Flats | 12 | 4,411 ft | |||
| Devore | 6 | 2,914 ft | |||
| Chilao | 111 | 5,333 ft | |||
| Millard | 5 | 1,980 ft | |||
| Chino Hills - State Park | 20 | 480 ft | |||
| Mt. Pacifico | 9 | 7,092 ft | |||
| Sunset Vista RV Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Los Alamitos Army Military | None | 25 ft | |||
| Oakwilde | 7 | 1,831 ft | |||
| Crystal Lake Rec Area | 191 | 5,689 ft | |||
| Coldbrook | 20 | 3,285 ft | |||
| Monte Cristo | 19 | 3,589 ft | |||
| Glenn Camp | 8 | 2,095 ft | |||
| Seabreeze at Seal Beach Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | 57 | 12 ft | |||
| Gould Mesa | 7 | 1,418 ft | |||
| Little Jimmy | 16 | 7,419 ft | |||
| Horse Flats | 25 | 5,639 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): 2.5
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.