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Lassen Volcanic National Park Climate and Average Weather

Climate of Lassen Volcanic National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 10:26 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Climate in Lassen Volcanic National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January38°22°4,6 in☆☆☆☆
February37°21°10,2 in☆☆☆☆
March41°25°5,9 in★★☆☆☆
April46°27°3,3 in★★☆☆☆
May56°34°1,6 in★★★★
June71°47°0,7 in★★★★★
July78°54°0,9 in★★★★★
August75°51°0,9 in★★★★★
September67°46°1,5 in★★★★
October56°38°1,4 in★★★☆☆
November43°27°6,7 in☆☆☆☆
December41°26°9,1 in☆☆☆☆

Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day92°FJul 6, 2024
Coldest night2°FFeb 9, 2025
Wettest day3,6 inNov 21, 2024

How Lassen Volcanic National Park compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Lassen Volcanic National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Mount Shasta75 mi16°F60°F cooler71 in
Reno108 mi54°F+42°F warmer15 in
Lake Tahoe122 mi48°F+36°F warmer26 in
Lake Tahoe122 mi48°F+36°F warmer26 in
Nevada127 mi54°F+42°F warmer15 in

Best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January☆☆☆☆
February☆☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November☆☆☆☆
December☆☆☆☆

What this means for Lassen Volcanic National Park

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.2°F below the 75°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 69°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a national park in California. Lassen Volcanic National Park is a US national park known for hydrothermal basins and a plug dome volcano.

Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Lassen Volcanic National Park with clear sky. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 51°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. February, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 205 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Shasta, Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay State Park and Redwood National and State Parks.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.2°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lassen Volcanic National Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Lassen Volcanic National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°29′51.7″N 121°25′14.5″W (40.4977, -121.4207)
Established1916
Known forhydrothermal basins and a plug dome volcano
Local time10:26 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lassen Volcanic National Park?

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 40.4977, -121.4207. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Lassen Volcanic National Park right now?

It is currently 62°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 17% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lassen Volcanic National Park, which has a subarctic climate. February, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Lassen Volcanic National Park in?

Lassen Volcanic National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 10:26 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Lassen Volcanic National Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 205 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park?

Popular options include Mount Shasta, Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay State Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Crater Lake National Park and Crater Lake.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 10:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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