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Eureka, Montana is a quaint town located just 5 minutes South of the Canadian border and about 60 miles North of Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, Montana.
Eureka is a unique community surrounded by many lakes and acres of State and Forest Service land. This lends itself to an abundance of outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, water skiing, cross country skiing, snow mobiling, sledding, ice skating, hunting, and more. If downhill skiing is your pleasure, we are conveniently located within a 45 minute drive of both The Whitefish Mountain Resort at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana and the Fernie Alpine Resort, in Fernie, British Columbia.
Eureka isn’t just outdoor fun. We also boast an impressive collection of shops, art galleries, fine dining, and even a movie theater. Our local Sunburst Foundation works hard to bring an impressive calendar of performing arts to the community and don’t miss our fantastic yearly events such as Rendezvous Days, the Amish Auction, The Rodeo, The Bull Thing, Lincoln County Fair, the Quilt Show and SalmonFest.
If you are planning a visit to Eureka, you may find this list of LODGING choices helpful.
Would you like to see the downtown Eureka Area right now? Check out the great Eureka Web Cam located on top of the InterBel building. For more information on Eureka please visit our sister site at www.eurekaevents.com
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Downtown Eureka looking north |
Sign for the new Eureka Riverwalk |
The Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce
"To promote and enhance business, and support community enhancements" |
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Stop in and say hello at our new visitors center located in the Historical Village. We have information and displays on many of the local businesses located in Eureka and the surrounding area.
Our town is known for the mildest weather in the state, hence the moniker "Banana Belt" of Montana. The summer temperatures average in the eighties, June is our rainiest month, and most snowfall occurs in January or February. On some clear nights you can see the spectacular Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. We do experience sudden temperature changes, which prompts locals to say, "Don't like the weather? Wait a few minutes its sure to change!" Below you will find some helpful statistics on our weather norms.
Average Growing Season: 4 months
Highest Total Precipitation: 21.9 inches in 1922
Lowest Total Precipitation: 6.99 inches in 1931
Temperatures:
Maximum : 104° August 1971
Spring: Average daytime: 46°
Summer: Average daytime 78°
Fall: Average daytime 57°
Winter: Average daytime 24
Elevation: 2680
Population: 5423 in Eureka area (in 2001)
Economy of Valley: Timber, tourism, ranching
Airport Facility: Paved runway 75' x 4250' |
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