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Laguna-Niguel
Eden Index
Climate
8.9
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
7.2
•
Safeguard
7.0/10
Laguna Niguel is a picturesque city located in Orange County, California. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The average temperature ranges from 50°F (10°C) in winter to 80°F (27°C) in summer, making it a pleasant place to live or visit year-round.
The city is situated near the Pacific Ocean, which influences its hydrology constituents. Several creeks, such as Aliso Creek and Salt Creek, flow through the area, providing a beautiful natural landscape. These creeks also contribute to the city's water supply and support a variety of plant and animal life.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in Laguna Niguel. The city boasts numerous parks and trails, including the popular Laguna Niguel Regional Park, where visitors can hike, bike, picnic, or fish in its serene lake. The nearby Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park offers additional hiking and mountain biking trails amidst breathtaking coastal canyons.
Additionally, being located just a short drive from the coast, Laguna Niguel provides easy access to several beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, or simply enjoying the California sunshine. Overall, Laguna Niguel offers a wonderful blend of pleasant climate, stunning natural surroundings, and diverse outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike.
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
Laguna-Niguel receives approximately
334mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
17°C.
Laguna-Niguel 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
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Area Rivers
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Laguna-San Diego Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspers Wilderness Park | None | 387 ft | |||
| Bluffs - San Onofre State Beach | 16 | 97 ft | |||
| ONeill Regional Park | 85 | 1,110 ft | |||
| Doheny State Beach | 122 | 17 ft | |||
| Crystal Cove State Park - Moro Campground | 57 | 126 ft | |||
| Chino Hills - State Park | 20 | 480 ft | |||
| San Onofre Beach Military | None | 46 ft | |||
| San Clemente State Beach | 160 | 125 ft | |||
| Live Oak - Caspers Wilderness Co Park | None | 387 ft | |||
| San Mateo - San Onofre State Beach | 159 | 100 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): 7.2
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.