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Weather & Climate in Eureka, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,662 feet.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 10, 2019 | 44 km E of Austin, Nevada | M4.6 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 45 km E of Austin, Nevada | M4.5 | 49 km | 4 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 43 km ESE of Lamoille, Nevada | M4.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 34 km E of Crescent Valley, Nevada | M4.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2019 | 63 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada | M4.2 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 47 km SW of Eureka, Nevada | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 35 km ESE of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 1992 | Nevada | M4.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Nevada | M4.1 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 12km NNW of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 49 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M4.0 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 14 km NE of Eureka, Nevada | M4.0 | 15 km | 0 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 73 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada | M3.9 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Feb 7, 2002 | 32 km SW of Spring Creek, Nevada | M3.9 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Feb 28, 2015 | 27 km W of Preston, Nevada | M3.9 | 84 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 2019 | 48 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 24 km N of Eureka, Nevada | M3.8 | 25 km | 0 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 46 km W of Eureka, Nevada | M3.8 | 46 km | 9 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 82 km N of Rachel, Nevada | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 23 km N of Crescent Valley, Nevada | M3.8 | 135 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 17, 1962 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2018 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2014 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2006 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1987 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1975 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1967 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SADLER COMPLEX (183,908 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | SADLER COMPLEX | 183,908 | 92 km |
| 1999 | EUREKA COMPLEX (TRAIL CANYON) | 106,236 | 68 km |
| 1999 | MINERAL | 22,107 | 73 km |
| 2019 | CORTA | 16,765 | 96 km |
| 2017 | COTTONWOOD | 14,424 | 89 km |
| 2000 | BEOWAWE | 14,253 | 91 km |
| 1985 | TABLE 2 | 12,711 | 65 km |
| 2012 | FRAISER | 11,583 | 52 km |
| 1986 | GRASS VAL | 7,777 | 61 km |
| 2016 | OVERLAND | 7,680 | 64 km |
| 1988 | SADLER | 6,958 | 75 km |
| 2015 | DIAMOND | 6,508 | 20 km |
| 2001 | BUTTE | 5,330 | 93 km |
| 2004 | CHROME | 5,113 | 66 km |
| 2006 | HALL | 4,966 | 98 km |
| 2000 | RAILROAD PASS | 4,892 | 72 km |
| 2007 | CATHEDRAL | 4,202 | 55 km |
| 2013 | WILLOW CREEK | 4,051 | 54 km |
| 1987 | UHALDE | 3,865 | 66 km |
| 1986 | COLD CREEK | 3,740 | 21 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.8").