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Buffalo
Eden Index
Climate
9.0
•
Recreation
4.6
•
Community
1.6
•
Safeguard
5.6/10
Buffalo, New York is located in the western part of the state on Lake Erie. The city experiences a humid continental climate with cold and snowy winters and warm summers. The hydrology constituents of Buffalo include its location on Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and various creeks and streams throughout the city. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Buffalo include visiting Niagara Falls, hiking in the nearby Letchworth State Park or Allegheny National Forest, fishing and boating on Lake Erie or the Niagara River, and exploring the city's numerous parks and nature preserves. Buffalo also offers a variety of winter sports, such as skiing and snowboarding, due to its snowy climate.
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): 9.0
Buffalo receives approximately
999mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 79%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Buffalo has a plant hardyness factor of
6, 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
Eastern Lake Erie
Area Rivers
Eastern Lake Erie
Snowpack Depths
Eastern Lake Erie
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Eastern Lake Erie
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Rec Area | 102 | 1,415 ft | |||
| Darlington Provincial Park | 315 | 276 ft | |||
| Willow Bay Rec Area | 261 | 1,355 ft | |||
| Kiasutha Rec Area | 428 | 1,367 ft | |||
| Cain Hollow (Quaker Area) - Allegany State Park | None | 1,447 ft | |||
| Red House - Allegany State Park | None | 1,438 ft | |||
| Tracy Ridge Rec Area | 119 | 2,232 ft | |||
| Red Bridge Rec Area | 65 | 1,373 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): 1.6
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.