Eureka, WA
Unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington
Eureka is a small unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 1.1 miles SW of Bellingham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98226.
Eureka at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Whatcom County
- ZIP code
- 98226
- Nearest town
- Bellingham (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.7631, -122.4506
Weather in Eureka now
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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 · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 36.0 inprecipitation per year · 913 mm
- 3.4 insnowfall per year · 9 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 BELLINGHAM 3 SSW, WA US (USC00450587), adjusted for the elevation of Eureka.
Eureka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eureka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 48 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| June | 5:04 AM | 9:16 PM | 16 h 12 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:15 PM | 8 h 21 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 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 36.0 inches (913 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 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 Bellingham: I-5 at MP 253.6: Iowa St, 0.8 miles SW of Eureka.
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Map of Eureka, WA
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Other communities near Eureka
- Roosevelt0.3 mi S
- Alabama Hill subdivision0.9 mi NE
- Washington Colony1.6 mi SW
- Silver Beach1.7 mi E
- Larson Mill1.8 mi E
- Dewey2.3 mi NE
- Birchwood subdivision2.9 mi W
- Van Wyck3.2 mi NE
- Happy Valley3.4 mi S
- South Bellingham3.5 mi SW
- Noon3.7 mi NE
- Agate Bay4.4 mi E
- Chuckanut Village4.7 mi SW
- Victor4.9 mi N
- Wahl6.4 mi NE
Questions about Eureka
Where is Eureka, WA?
Eureka is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington, 1.1 miles SW of Bellingham.
What county is Eureka in?
Eureka is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Eureka, WA?
The ZIP code for Eureka is 98226.
What is the nearest town to Eureka?
Bellingham, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eureka?
Yes. The closest is Bellingham: I-5 at MP 253.6: Iowa St, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eureka?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Eureka?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Eureka?
About 36.0 inches (913 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Eureka?
Yes, about 3 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?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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