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West-Haven
Eden Index
Climate
9.6
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
2.9
•
Safeguard
6.0/10
West Haven is a coastal city located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature ranges from 70°F to 90°F, while winter temperatures usually vary between 20°F and 40°F. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an annual average of around 50 inches, including both rain and snow.
Being situated on the Long Island Sound, West Haven benefits from its hydrological constituents. The city offers several public beaches, including Bradley Point Park and Sandy Point Beach & Bird Sanctuary, where visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. The coastline also provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports.
In addition to its coastal attractions, West Haven boasts several parks and recreational areas, such as Painter Park and Morse Park, offering facilities for hiking, biking, and sports activities. The Savin Rock Trail is a popular trail system that spans about 3 miles, providing scenic views of the Sound. Overall, West Haven offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
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
West-Haven receives approximately
1219mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 75%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
West-Haven 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
Connecticut Coastal
Area Rivers
Connecticut Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Connecticut Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Connecticut Coastal
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.2
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.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Pines County Park | None | 99 ft | |||
| Black Rock State Park | 100 | 399 ft | |||
| Southaven County Park | None | 20 ft | |||
| Haws Memorial - American Legion State Forest | 30 | 534 ft | |||
| Wildwood State Park | None | 121 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): 2.9
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.