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Yosemite-National-P
Eden Index
Climate
9.3
•
Recreation
5.8
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.8/10
Yosemite National Park, located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse outdoor recreational opportunities. The park experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. However, due to its elevation, temperatures can vary greatly throughout the park. In lower elevations, visitors can enjoy mild winter temperatures, while higher elevations experience colder winters with heavy snowfall.
Yosemite's hydrology is dominated by the Merced River, which originates in the park's high country and flows through Yosemite Valley, creating iconic waterfalls such as Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall. The park's numerous lakes, rivers, and streams provide ample opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating during the summer months.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Yosemite for its wide range of recreational activities. Hiking is a popular pastime, with over 800 miles of trails to explore, including the famous Half Dome and Yosemite Falls hikes. Rock climbing, horseback riding, and mountain biking are also popular activities. In the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in designated areas.
Overall, Yosemite National Park offers a unique and diverse natural landscape, providing visitors with a multitude of opportunities to explore, enjoy, and connect with the great outdoors.
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): 9.3
Yosemite-National-P receives approximately
1093mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 61%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Yosemite-National-P 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
San Joaquin
Area Rivers
San Joaquin
Snowpack Depths
San Joaquin
Reservoir Storage Capacity
San Joaquin
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 5.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel | 14 | 5,331 ft | |||
| Nelder Grove | 10 | 5,398 ft | |||
| Spring Cove | 65 | 3,413 ft | |||
| Lupine/Cedar Bluff | 113 | 3,427 ft | |||
| Chilkoot | 14 | 4,656 ft | |||
| Wishon Point | 47 | 3,435 ft | |||
| Whiskers | 8 | 5,359 ft | |||
| Gaggs Camp | 12 | 5,841 ft | |||
| Greys Mountain | 27 | 5,288 ft | |||
| Diamond O | 31 | 4,414 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.