National park in California

Lassen Volcanic National Park Weather Forecast

Lassen Volcanic National Park weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 55°F now🕔 9:13 PM 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 55°F (13°C) in Lassen Volcanic National Park with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 47°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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, Emerald Bay State Park, Redwood National and State Parks and Crater Lake National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Lassen Volcanic National Park today at 9.8/10. 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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55°F
Overcast · feels like 50°F
Humidity42%
Wind4 mph NE
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure796 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 41 mi
Air quality60 · Moderate
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset7:05 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 66%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:13 PM, Sep 20 local time.

Next 24 hours

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

9 PM☁️55°0%4 mph
10 PM☁️55°0%1 mph
11 PM☁️54°0%2 mph
12 AM☁️53°1%1 mph
1 AM☁️53°1%3 mph
2 AM☁️53°1%1 mph
3 AM☁️53°1%2 mph
4 AM☁️53°1%2 mph
5 AM☁️52°1%2 mph
6 AM☁️51°1%4 mph
7 AM☁️51°1%4 mph
8 AM☁️52°1%3 mph
9 AM☁️56°2%4 mph
10 AM☁️59°2%3 mph
11 AM64°1%4 mph
12 PM☀️67°1%3 mph
1 PM69°2%3 mph
2 PM☁️71°2%3 mph
3 PM☁️67°4%9 mph
4 PM🌦️62°6%6 mph
5 PM☁️60°4%12 mph
6 PM☁️60°5%6 mph
7 PM☁️57°5%8 mph
8 PM☁️56°4%6 mph

16-day forecast for Lassen Volcanic National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Sep 20☁️ Overcast69° / 47°0%9 mph6
Mon, Sep 21🌦️ Light rain71° / 51°6% · 0,1 in12 mph6
Tue, Sep 22☁️ Overcast69° / 49°2%8 mph6
Wed, Sep 23☁️ Overcast72° / 47°0%9 mph6
Thu, Sep 24☁️ Overcast67° / 44°0%17 mph6
Fri, Sep 25☁️ Overcast66° / 42°3%10 mph6
Sat, Sep 26☁️ Overcast67° / 42°1%15 mph6
Sun, Sep 27☁️ Overcast65° / 43°1%10 mph6
Mon, Sep 28☀️ Clear sky74° / 42°1%5 mph6
Tue, Sep 29☀️ Clear sky76° / 47°3%8 mph6
Wed, Sep 30☁️ Overcast80° / 50°10%5 mph6
Thu, Oct 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle56° / 46°8% · 0,3 in4 mph2
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast68° / 42°6%7 mph6
Sat, Oct 3☀️ Clear sky71° / 43°6%5 mph6
Sun, Oct 4☁️ Overcast69° / 46°3%11 mph6
Mon, Oct 5☀️ Clear sky62° / 36°3%14 mph6

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°52°0,6 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

60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.53.9 µg/m³
PM104.7 µg/m³
Ozone89 µg/m³
NO₂4.6 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset7:05 PM
Daylight12h 14m
Solar noon12:58 PM
Golden hour (am)6:51 AM - 7:51 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:05 PM - 7:05 PM
Blue hour (am)6:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 66%
Moonrise4:05 PM
Moonset12:35 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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 42% and wind is 4 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 9:13 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, Emerald Bay State Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake and Alcatraz Island.

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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 September 20, 2026 at 9:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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