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Rising-Sun
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
5.4/10
Rising Sun, Maryland is a small town located in Cecil County, in the northeastern part of the state. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers, mild winters, and ample precipitation throughout the year. Summers are typically warm, with temperatures averaging in the upper 80s Fahrenheit, while winters are mild with temperatures hovering around the mid-30s to mid-40s Fahrenheit.
Hydrologically, Rising Sun benefits from its proximity to the Susquehanna River, which flows nearby. The town is also surrounded by numerous streams and creeks, contributing to the area's hydrology. These water sources provide opportunities for various outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Additionally, Rising Sun is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Rising Sun Community Park and the Calvert Regional Park. These parks offer amenities like playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, and walking trails, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, exercise, and relaxation. The area's natural beauty, combined with its favorable climate and variety of outdoor activities, make Rising Sun an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
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): 9.6
Rising-Sun receives approximately
1205mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Rising-Sun 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
Lower Susquehanna
Area Rivers
Lower Susquehanna
Snowpack Depths
Lower Susquehanna
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Susquehanna
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.
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): 2.5
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.