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Los-Altos
Eden Index
Climate
7.6
•
Recreation
5.1
•
Community
8.7
•
Safeguard
7.0/10
Los Altos, California is a charming town located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Known for its mild Mediterranean climate, it experiences warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Summers are typically sunny with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
The town is blessed with several hydrology constituents, including the Los Altos Creek, which flows through the community and offers beautiful natural scenery. The creek is also home to diverse wildlife, including birds and fish.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find a variety of recreational opportunities in Los Altos. The town is surrounded by the stunning Santa Cruz Mountains, which provide ample hiking and biking trails. Just a short drive away is Rancho San Antonio Preserve, a vast open space with trails that offer breathtaking views of the Bay Area.
Additionally, Los Altos boasts several parks and green spaces, including the iconic Shoup Park, where visitors can enjoy picnicking, playgrounds, and tennis courts. The town also offers facilities for golf, tennis, and swimming, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy in the great outdoors.
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): 7.6
Los-Altos receives approximately
423mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 87%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Los-Altos 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
San Francisco Bay
Area Rivers
San Francisco Bay
Snowpack Depths
San Francisco Bay
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Francisco Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portola Redwoods State Park | 53 | 504 ft | |||
| Seacliff State Beach | 30 | 17 ft | |||
| Santa Cruz Port District | 12 | 14 ft | |||
| Butano State Park | 39 | 181 ft | |||
| San Mateo Memorial County Park | 156 | 193 ft | |||
| Anthony Chabot Regional Park | None | 858 ft | |||
| New Brighton State Beach | 102 | 93 ft | |||
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | 113 | 658 ft | |||
| Sanborn - Skyline County Park | None | 1,278 ft | |||
| Big Basin Redwoods State Park | 102 | 1,005 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): 8.7
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.