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Newport-Beach
Eden Index
Climate
9.0
•
Recreation
4.5
•
Community
7.8
•
Safeguard
7.1/10
Newport Beach, California is a coastal city known for its stunning natural beauty and ideal climate. The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. With an average temperature of 70°F (21°C), it offers pleasant weather year-round.
Located along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is surrounded by water, making it an ideal destination for water-based activities. The city boasts a beautiful harbor, Newport Bay, which offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The area is also known for its pristine beaches, including the popular Newport Municipal Beach and Crystal Cove State Park, where visitors can enjoy swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.
With its favorable climate and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, Newport Beach is a haven for those seeking to enjoy nature and the great outdoors.
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): 9.0
Newport-Beach receives approximately
384mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Newport-Beach has a plant hardyness factor of
10, 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
Santa Ana
Area Rivers
Santa Ana
Snowpack Depths
Santa Ana
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Santa Ana
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Vista RV Park | None | 19 ft | |||
| Chino Hills - State Park | 20 | 480 ft | |||
| Crystal Cove State Park - Moro Campground | 57 | 126 ft | |||
| Doheny State Beach | 122 | 17 ft | |||
| Prado Regional Park | 75 | 553 ft | |||
| Bolsa Chica State Beach | 57 | 12 ft |
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): 7.8
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.