National park in California

Lassen Volcanic National Park Map

Interactive map of Lassen Volcanic National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 6:10 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

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.

Map of Lassen Volcanic National Park

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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

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 time6:10 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Neighboring national parks in California

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Getting to Lassen Volcanic National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Reno · 108 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Lake Tahoe · 122 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving
  • Sacramento · 132 mi · roughly 3 h driving
  • Napa · 159 mi · roughly 3.7 h driving
  • San Francisco · 196 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Lassen Volcanic National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO205 miSan Francisco

Things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park

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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 6:10 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.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 6:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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