Geography of Lassen Volcanic National Park
Geography of Lassen Volcanic National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Lassen Volcanic National Park
Mount Shasta is 75 mi to the north-west, Reno is 108 mi to the south-east, Lake Tahoe is 122 mi to the south-east and Lake Tahoe is 122 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 40°29′51.7″N 121°25′14.5″W (40.4977, -121.4207)
Quick facts about Lassen Volcanic National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°29′51.7″N 121°25′14.5″W (40.4977, -121.4207) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Known for | hydrothermal basins and a plug dome volcano |
| Local time | 3:05 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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 55°F (13°C) in Lassen Volcanic National Park with clear. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 51°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - 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 71°F is 4.3°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lassen Volcanic National Park today at 10/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Lassen Volcanic National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 22° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 10,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 41° | 25° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 46° | 27° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 56° | 34° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 47° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 78° | 54° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 75° | 51° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 38° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 43° | 27° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 26° | 9,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 42% and wind is 8 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 3:05 PM.
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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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
