Mount Shasta Map
Interactive map of Mount Shasta with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
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 10°F (-13°C) in Mount Shasta with clear. It feels like -4°F. Today runs from 8°F to 21°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 21°F is 4.9°F below the 26°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Shasta today at 10/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 8°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Mount Shasta
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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 | 2:20 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Neighboring mountains and peaks in California
Sorted by distance from Mount Shasta.
Getting to Mount Shasta
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · 262 mi
- Portland International Airport (PDX) · 290 mi
- Reno · 180 mi · roughly 4.1 h driving
- Lake Tahoe · 196 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving
- Sacramento · 199 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving
- Napa · 215 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Mount Shasta
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 262 mi | San Francisco |
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 290 mi | Portland |
Things to do in Mount Shasta
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Shasta.
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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 10°F (-13°C) with clear. Humidity is 21% and wind is 15 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 2:20 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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Data sources and methodology
| 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 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
