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West-Hollywood
Eden Index
Climate
9.5
•
Recreation
4.2
•
Community
5.9
•
Safeguard
6.7/10
West Hollywood, California, located in Los Angeles County, offers a vibrant and diverse community with a Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures averaging in the high 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit (high 20s Celsius). Winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit (mid-teens Celsius). The area experiences minimal rainfall, with the majority occurring during the winter months.
West Hollywood does not have prominent hydrological features, as it is primarily an urban area. However, the city takes part in local water conservation efforts and encourages responsible water usage.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in West Hollywood are abundant. The city boasts several parks, including Plummer Park, which offers walking paths, sports fields, and picnic areas. West Hollywood Park provides a variety of amenities, including tennis courts, basketball courts, and a swimming pool. Sunset Strip, a famous stretch of Sunset Boulevard, offers numerous entertainment venues, restaurants, and shopping opportunities. Residents and visitors can also enjoy nearby outdoor activities, such as hiking in the Hollywood Hills or visiting the nearby beaches of Santa Monica and Venice.
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
West-Hollywood receives approximately
507mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 58%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
West-Hollywood 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
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Area Rivers
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Snowpack Depths
Ventura-San Gabriel Coastal
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Ventura-San Gabriel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mesa | 7 | 1,418 ft | |||
| Dockweiler Beach RV | 117 | 45 ft | |||
| Messenger Flats | 10 | 5,793 ft | |||
| Oakwilde | 7 | 1,831 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): 5.9
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.