Eureka, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California
Eureka is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California. It is 4.0 miles S of Goodyears Bar, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95944.
Eureka at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 95944
- Nearest town
- Goodyears Bar (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.6108, -120.8950
Weather in Eureka now
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Eureka weather by the hour
Eureka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Eureka.
This week in Eureka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Eureka
What is the weather usually like in Eureka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 64.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,649 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Eureka: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOWNIEVILLE, CA US (USC00042500), adjusted for the elevation of Eureka.
Eureka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eureka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Eureka?
Eureka has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Eureka is June and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Eureka
The closest live webcam is Massack: Spring Garden, 21.4 miles N of Eureka.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Eureka.
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Questions about Eureka
Where is Eureka, CA?
Eureka is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California, 4.0 miles S of Goodyears Bar.
What county is Eureka in?
Eureka is in Sierra County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Eureka, CA?
The ZIP code for Eureka is 95944.
What is the nearest town to Eureka?
Goodyears Bar, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eureka?
Yes. The closest is Massack: Spring Garden, 21.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eureka?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Eureka?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Eureka?
About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Eureka?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Eureka?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Eureka have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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