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Marblehead
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
5.2
•
Safeguard
6.7/10
Marblehead is a picturesque coastal town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. It has a rich history and is known for its charming New England architecture. The town experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Summers are typically mild with average temperatures ranging from 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C), while winters can be chilly with average temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F (-7°C to 4°C).
Being situated on the coast, Marblehead offers various outdoor recreation opportunities. The town boasts several beautiful beaches, including Devereux, Preston, and Fort Beach, where visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. Marblehead Harbor provides a perfect spot for sailing, boating, and fishing enthusiasts. The town's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean also allows for activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. Additionally, Marblehead has several parks and conservation areas, such as the Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and Crocker Park, which offer hiking trails and stunning views of the ocean.
In terms of hydrology constituents, Marblehead's coastline is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and receives its fair share of oceanic water currents and tides, which contribute to its dynamic marine ecosystem.
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): 9.6
Marblehead receives approximately
1213mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 72%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Marblehead has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder 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
Massachusetts-Rhode Island Coastal
Area Rivers
Massachusetts-Rhode Island Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Massachusetts-Rhode Island Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Massachusetts-Rhode Island 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.
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): 5.2
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.