Eureka, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada
Eureka is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 4.4 miles N of Silver City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89706.
Eureka at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89706
- Nearest town
- Silver City (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2006, -119.6367
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 · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 297 mm
- 46.4 insnowfall per year · 118 cm
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 VIRGINIA CITY, NV US (USC00268761), adjusted for the elevation of Eureka.
Eureka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eureka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Eureka?
Eureka has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (297 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
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 Carson City, 5.2 miles W of Eureka.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Eureka.
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Questions about Eureka
Where is Eureka, NV?
Eureka is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 4.4 miles N of Silver City.
What county is Eureka in?
Eureka is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Eureka, NV?
The ZIP code for Eureka is 89706.
What is the nearest town to Eureka?
Silver City, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eureka?
Yes. The closest is Carson City, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eureka?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Eureka?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Eureka?
About 11.7 inches (297 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Eureka?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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 mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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