Eureka, CA has a mild, Mediterranean-type climate. Summers are usually warm and dry, with temperatures typically reaching the mid- to upper 70s Fahrenheit during the day. Winters bring cold temperatures and occasional rainfall. Snowfall is rare in Eureka, though it does happen occasionally during the winter months. The area generally experiences more rainfall during the winter than it does in the summer months, with an average of approximately 54 inches of precipitation each year. Eureka's climate features cool coastal breezes throughout the year, making it a pleasant place to live and visit all year round.
Eureka, California gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Eureka averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Eureka. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Eureka gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 65 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year