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Suisun-City
Eden Index
Climate
9.5
•
Recreation
4.8
•
Community
2.5
•
Safeguard
6.1/10
Suisun City is a charming city located in Solano County, California, with a population of approximately 30,000 residents. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Average high temperatures in the summer range from the mid-80s to mid-90s Fahrenheit, while winters see average highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s.
The city is situated along the Suisun Bay, which provides various hydrology constituents. The bay is part of the greater Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. The nearby Grizzly Bay and Suisun Marsh also provide important wetland habitats for wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts.
Suisun City offers several outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The Suisun Wildlife Center provides educational programs and rehabilitates injured animals. The Rush Ranch Open Space Preserve is a 2,070-acre site where visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The Suisun Marina offers boating facilities and access to the bay, while the Suisun City Waterfront District features shops, restaurants, and a waterfront promenade for leisurely strolls.
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): 9.5
Suisun-City receives approximately
595mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
16°C.
Suisun-City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Pines - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 454 ft | |||
| Travis AFB Military | None | 73 ft | |||
| Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 455 ft | |||
| Skyline Wilderness County Park | 59 | 184 ft | |||
| Lake Solano County Park | None | 134 ft | |||
| Mt. Diablo State Park | 84 | 1,615 ft | |||
| Lupine Shores - Lake Berryessa - USBR | None | 479 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): 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.