Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon with about 150,000 residents. Located in the Willamette Valley, the city is approximately 41.5 square miles, 426 feet above sea level and features the Willamette River and the McKenzie River prominently within the city limits. The Kalapuya Indians were the first people known to live in the Willamette Valley. Archeological evidence indicates that the Kalapuya occupied the area for several centuries.
The city's climate is mild, with an average temperature of 53 degrees. Normal annual rainfall is 43 inches, with the majority of rain falling between the months of September and May.
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