Eureka, California Weather
Eureka, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Eureka, Humboldt County.
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About Eureka, California
Eureka, a city on the California coast, breathes the damp, salt-laced air of a land where redwood giants still touch the sky. It lies 94.0 miles west of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Arcata. Its character is etched by the insistent ebb and flow of Humboldt Bay, a vast, shallow expanse that cradles the city and dictates its very rhythm. The waterfront, a working harbor, hums with the low thrum of fishing boats and the occasional cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the sea's enduring presence. Beyond the weathered piers, the landscape rises into rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, resonant greens of ancient forests, their shadows a cool balm against the bright, often misty, coastal light. The architecture, a charming mix of Victorian grandeur and utilitarian structures, speaks of a past built on timber and trade, a solid, grounded presence against the wilder elements of nature. The history of Eureka is inextricably tied to the colossal redwoods that once carpeted this region, their felled titans fueling a booming lumber industry that established the city as a vital port. For generations, the economy of Eureka relied on the relentless harvest of these magnificent trees, shaping its fortunes and its very identity. The bay itself, a rich estuary, has always been a source of sustenance and commerce, supporting a robust fishing fleet that continues to ply the Pacific's bounty. Today, while the era of unchecked logging has receded, the echoes of that industrial past linger in the sturdy, unpretentious spirit of Eureka's residents. Beyond the working waterfront, a burgeoning arts scene and a growing appreciation for the surrounding natural wonders—the nearby Redwood National and State Parks—are drawing new life and a different kind of prosperity to this enduring coastal community.
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| Location | Eureka, Humboldt County, California |
| Coordinates | 40.802071°N, 124.163673°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95501, 95503, 95502 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Eureka, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Eureka, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Eureka includes coordinates 40.802071°N, 124.163673°W, situated in Humboldt County. ZIP code 95501, 95503, 95502. Telephone area code: 530. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
