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Monmouth
Eden Index
Climate
8.3
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.7
•
Safeguard
5.0/10
Monmouth, located in Maine's Kennebec County, offers a picturesque New England experience. The town experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average high temperatures in summer range from the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit, while winter lows dip into the teens. Monmouth's climate offers distinct seasons, with spring blooming in vibrant colors, summers perfect for outdoor activities, and fall showcasing stunning foliage.
Hydrologically, Monmouth is home to several lakes and ponds, including Lake Annabessacook, Wilson Pond, and Cobbosseecontee Lake. These water bodies not only add to the town's scenic beauty but also provide excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. These hydrological features, along with the nearby Androscoggin River, make Monmouth a haven for water enthusiasts.
Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful in Monmouth. The town boasts numerous hiking trails that meander through forests, fields, and along the lakeshores, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. In addition to hiking, residents and visitors can enjoy activities such as camping, birdwatching, hunting, and snowmobiling during the winter months. Monmouth is truly a haven for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
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): 8.3
Monmouth receives approximately
1157mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 76%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Monmouth has a plant hardyness factor of
5, 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
Kennebec
Area Rivers
Kennebec
Snowpack Depths
Kennebec
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Kennebec
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
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): 2.7
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.