Geography of Mount Shasta
Geography of Mount Shasta: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Shasta
Lassen Volcanic National Park is 75 mi to the south-east, Redwood National and State Parks is 95 mi to the west, Crater Lake National Park is 101 mi to the north and Crater Lake is 106 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 41°24′33.1″N 122°11′41.6″W (41.4092, -122.1949)
Quick facts about Mount Shasta
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 41°24′33.1″N 122°11′41.6″W (41.4092, -122.1949) |
| Elevation | 14.180 ft |
| Known for | a volcano in northern California |
| Local time | 5:35 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Mount Shasta is a mountain in California. Mount Shasta is a mountain known as a volcano in northern California. It sits at 14.180 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 14°F (-10°C) in Mount Shasta with clear sky. It feels like -0°F. Today runs from 4°F to 15°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Mount Shasta is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 50°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -5°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 262 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Crater Lake National Park and Crater Lake.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 15°F is 10.3°F below the 26°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 Mount Shasta today at 9.5/10. Gusts to 48 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 4°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mount Shasta 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 | 10° | -3° | 9,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 6° | -5° | 13,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 11° | -2° | 9,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 16° | -0° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 26° | 6° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 38° | 16° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 50° | 28° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 46° | 26° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 36° | 19° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 26° | 10° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 0° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 11° | -0° | 14,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta is a mountain in California. Its coordinates are 41.4092, -122.1949. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Shasta right now?
It is currently 14°F (-10°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 31% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Shasta?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Shasta, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Shasta in?
Mount Shasta observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:35 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Shasta?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 262 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 290 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Shasta?
Popular options include Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, Emerald Bay State Park and Smith Rock State Park.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
