Eureka, IN
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana
Eureka is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana. It is 2.6 miles NE of Oolitic, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47451.
Eureka at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 47451
- Nearest town
- Oolitic (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 38.8708, -86.5628
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
- Augustwarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,236 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Eureka: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEDFORD 5 WNW, IN US (USW00063898), adjusted for the elevation of Eureka.
Eureka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eureka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:14 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 9:12 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:26 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:54 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Eureka?
Eureka has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Eureka is June to September. 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 Bedford: US 50: 01-047-019-_-_-cam-1 SR 37 & 16th St, 2.4 miles E of Eureka.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Eureka.
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Questions about Eureka
Where is Eureka, IN?
Eureka is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana, 2.6 miles NE of Oolitic.
What county is Eureka in?
Eureka is in Lawrence County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Eureka, IN?
The ZIP code for Eureka is 47451.
What is the nearest town to Eureka?
Oolitic, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eureka?
Yes. The closest is Bedford: US 50: 01-047-019-_-_-cam-1 SR 37 & 16th St, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eureka?
August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Eureka?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Eureka?
About 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Eureka?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Eureka?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Eureka have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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