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Skandia
Eden Index
Climate
6.0
•
Recreation
2.1
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.1/10
Skandia is a small town located in Marquette County, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The town experiences a continental climate with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature ranges from around 15°F (-9°C) in winter to 70°F (21°C) in summer. Skandia receives a significant amount of snowfall during the winter months, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including numerous lakes and rivers. The hydrology constituents of Skandia include the nearby Lake Superior, which is the largest freshwater lake in the world, and the Chocolay River, which flows through the area. These water bodies offer opportunities for fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Skandia is known for its abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The area is a haven for hikers, with picturesque trails like the North Country Trail and the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. There are also opportunities for camping, hunting, and wildlife viewing in the nearby state forests. In the winter, residents and visitors can enjoy activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on the region's well-maintained trails. Overall, Skandia provides a picturesque setting and a wide range of outdoor activities for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
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): 6.0
Skandia receives approximately
796mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 83%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Skandia 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
Southeastern Lake Superior
Area Rivers
Southeastern Lake Superior
Snowpack Depths
Southeastern Lake Superior
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Southeastern Lake Superior
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesand Lake - Rainbow Falls Provincial Park | 97 | 964 ft | |||
| Rossport - Rainbow Falls Provincial Park | 36 | 618 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):
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.