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Mountain-View
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
8.7
•
Safeguard
7.6/10
Mountain View is a city located in the heart of Silicon Valley, California. The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summers are typically sunny and warm, with temperatures averaging around 80°F (27°C), while winters are cool and wet, with temperatures averaging around 60°F (15°C). The climate provides an ideal environment for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Mountain View is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the San Francisco Bay to the east. The city offers various opportunities for outdoor recreation, including numerous parks and open spaces. Shoreline Park is a popular destination, boasting a beautiful lake, trails for walking and cycling, and picnic areas. The nearby Stevens Creek Trail provides a scenic route for walking, jogging, or biking.
Hydrology constituents in the area include the Stevens Creek and Permanente Creek, both of which flow through Mountain View. These creeks offer beautiful riparian habitats and provide opportunities for fishing and bird watching.
Overall, Mountain View's climate and natural surroundings make it an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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): 9.3
Mountain-View receives approximately
423mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 62%
and air temperatures averaging around
15°C.
Mountain-View 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): 4.8
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.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn - Skyline County Park | None | 1,278 ft | |||
| Portola Redwoods State Park | 53 | 504 ft | |||
| Santa Cruz Port District | 12 | 14 ft | |||
| Camp Parks Military | None | 351 ft | |||
| Anthony Chabot Regional Park | None | 858 ft | |||
| Alameda County Fairgrounds RV | None | 328 ft | |||
| New Brighton State Beach | 102 | 93 ft | |||
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | 113 | 658 ft | |||
| Big Basin Redwoods State Park | 102 | 1,005 ft | |||
| San Mateo Memorial County Park | 156 | 193 ft | |||
| Seacliff State Beach | 30 | 17 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.