-
Snoflo Premium
Get unlimited access to all our content
With no Ad interruptions! - Start Your Free Trial Login with existing account
La-Mirada
Eden Index
Climate
8.9
•
Recreation
5.1
•
Community
3.8
•
Safeguard
6.3/10
La Mirada is a suburban city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California. It has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The average annual temperature ranges from around 61°F (16°C) to 79°F (26°C), creating pleasant weather throughout the year.
Hydrologically, La Mirada is part of the San Gabriel River watershed and is surrounded by several creeks and streams. The Los Angeles River is also nearby. These water bodies provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and picnicking in the surrounding parks.
La Mirada offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The city has numerous parks and green spaces, including the beautiful La Mirada Regional Park, which features a lake, bike trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields. Creek Park and Behringer Park are also popular spots for hiking, jogging, and enjoying nature.
Additionally, La Mirada is home to the renowned La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, which hosts various cultural events and performances throughout the year. With its pleasant climate, proximity to natural water bodies, and abundance of parks, La Mirada is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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): 8.9
La-Mirada receives approximately
350mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
La-Mirada 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): 5.1
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.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Vista RV Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Crystal Cove State Park - Moro Campground | 57 | 126 ft | |||
| Glenn Camp | 8 | 2,095 ft | |||
| Millard | 5 | 1,980 ft | |||
| Chino Hills - State Park | 20 | 480 ft | |||
| Los Alamitos Army Military | None | 25 ft | |||
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | 57 | 12 ft | |||
| Seabreeze at Seal Beach Military | None | 15 ft | |||
| Gould Mesa | 7 | 1,418 ft | |||
| Bohelli Regional Park | None | 1,107 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): 3.8
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.