Eureka, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Eureka County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
364
Population
282/sq mi density
$74,405
Median Income
$34,110 per capita
$277,800
Home Value
$219,177 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,405 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$277,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Eureka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,662 ft (2,031 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5112°N, 115.9658°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Eureka County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.5").