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Navarro
Eden Index
Climate
10.0
•
Recreation
2.2
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Navarro is a small unincorporated community located in Mendocino County, California. It experiences a mild Mediterranean climate characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Summers are typically sunny with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winters are damp and cooler, with temperatures averaging in the mid-50s.
The community is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Navarro River, which runs through the area. The river is an essential hydrological feature of Navarro, supporting a diverse range of aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and recreational activities. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking along the Navarro River.
In addition to the river, Navarro is situated near the stunning coastline of Northern California. Visitors can explore nearby beaches, go hiking in the redwood forests, or take scenic drives along the Pacific Coast Highway. The regional parks and state parks in the vicinity offer opportunities for camping, picnicking, bird watching, and wildlife spotting. Navarro is a nature-lover's paradise, providing a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
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): 10.0
Navarro receives approximately
1099mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
14°C.
Navarro 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
Northern California Coastal
Area Rivers
Northern California Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Northern California Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Northern California Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.2
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.
Nearby Fishing
Nearby Ski Areas
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.