National park in California

Lassen Volcanic National Park Weather Forecast

Lassen Volcanic National Park weather: 62°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 11:00 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.

Weather in Lassen Volcanic National Park right now

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62°F
Clear sky · feels like 54°F
Humidity17%
Wind6 mph SSW
Gusts16 mph
UV index0.2 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure800 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 29 mi
Air quality35 · Good
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset7:53 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 80%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:00 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 PM🌙59°0%4 mph
9 PM🌙55°0%3 mph
10 PM🌙54°0%1 mph
11 PM🌙53°0%2 mph
12 AM🌙52°0%4 mph
1 AM☁️52°0%3 mph
2 AM☁️52°0%4 mph
3 AM☁️51°0%5 mph
4 AM☁️50°0%3 mph
5 AM☁️50°0%4 mph
6 AM☁️50°0%3 mph
7 AM🌤️50°0%3 mph
8 AM55°0%5 mph
9 AM☁️61°0%6 mph
10 AM☁️65°0%8 mph
11 AM☁️68°0%9 mph
12 PM☁️71°0%11 mph
1 PM☁️73°0%12 mph
2 PM☁️74°0%13 mph
3 PM☁️74°0%13 mph
4 PM☁️73°0%13 mph
5 PM☁️72°0%13 mph
6 PM☁️70°0%12 mph
7 PM☁️68°0%10 mph

16-day forecast for Lassen Volcanic National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22⛅ Partly cloudy72° / 51°1%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast74° / 50°0%13 mph7
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast73° / 52°1%15 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast74° / 50°0%13 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast76° / 49°0%12 mph7
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast76° / 48°1%12 mph8
Fri, Aug 28⛅ Partly cloudy77° / 47°3%13 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast76° / 47°2%13 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky76° / 47°3%12 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast76° / 47°1%11 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast74° / 47°1%11 mph7
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast73° / 46°2%12 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky71° / 43°3%10 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☀️ Clear sky79° / 43°3%7 mph7
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast76° / 48°13%11 mph7
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast69° / 44°12%17 mph7

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).

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Air quality and pollen in Lassen Volcanic National Park

35
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52 µg/m³
PM102.2 µg/m³
Ozone93 µg/m³
NO₂1.8 µg/m³
UV index0.2 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset7:53 PM
Daylight13h 30m
Solar noon1:08 PM
Golden hour (am)6:23 AM - 7:23 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:53 PM - 7:53 PM
Blue hour (am)5:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 80%
Moonrise5:35 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

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☆☆☆☆

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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 11:00 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 11:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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