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Mina
Eden Index
Climate
8.7
•
Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
3.5/10
Mina, Nevada is a small town located in Mineral County, in the western part of the state. The climate in Mina is classified as a semi-arid desert climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cool winters. Average high temperatures range from the mid-80s Fahrenheit in summer to the low 50s in winter, while average lows dip into the 40s during summer nights and the 20s in winter.
Hydrologically, Mina is situated in an arid region with limited water resources. The town relies on groundwater wells and water from the nearby Walker River for its supply. Some constituents found in the hydrology of the area include minerals like calcium, magnesium, and sodium.
Despite its arid surroundings, Mina offers several outdoor recreation opportunities. The nearby Hawthorne Army Depot provides access to more than 230 square miles of public lands for activities such as hiking, hunting, and off-roading. The area is also renowned for its excellent birdwatching opportunities, with a variety of migratory and resident bird species. Additionally, the Walker Lake, located about 30 miles north of Mina, offers fishing and boating activities 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): 8.7
Mina receives approximately
172mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 64%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Mina 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
Central Nevada Desert Basins
Area Rivers
Central Nevada Desert Basins
Snowpack Depths
Central Nevada Desert Basins
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Central Nevada Desert Basins
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
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):
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.