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Gaithersburg
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
6.6
•
Community
4.6
•
Safeguard
6.8/10
Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. The climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with an average annual rainfall of around 42 inches. The city is located close to the Potomac River, which provides a source of drinking water for the area. However, the river is also subject to pollution from upstream sources, which can affect the quality of the water. The city has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, including Bohrer Park and Seneca Creek State Park, which offer opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing. The city also has a number of outdoor sports facilities, including baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts.
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): 8.3
Gaithersburg receives approximately
1104mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 80%
and air temperatures averaging around
13°C.
Gaithersburg 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
Potomac
Area Rivers
Potomac
Snowpack Depths
Potomac
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Potomac
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William Forest RV Campground | 24 | 270 ft | |||
| Lake Fairfax | None | 321 ft | |||
| Little Bennett Regional Park | 90 | 644 ft | |||
| Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp | 52 | 132 ft | |||
| Smallwood State Park | 15 | 16 ft | |||
| Burke Lake Park | None | 327 ft | |||
| Pohick Bay Regional Park | 150 | 126 ft | |||
| Pine Grove Furnace State Park | None | 808 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.