The climate of Mount Shasta
The current climate in Mount Shasta features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Mount Shasta, California.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Mount Shasta in recent years was 41°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Mount Shasta gets 1126 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 243 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Mount Shasta?
The best time to visit Mount Shasta for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mount Shasta. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Mount Shasta
The climate table of Mount Shasta shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 7 |
Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | -1 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 252 | 134 | 130 | 84 | 46 | 18 | 9,2 | 10 | 22 | 94 | 125 | 201 |
Snow (cm) | 56 | 38 | 51 | 13 | 2,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 | 17 | 65 |
UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Mount Shasta, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Mount Shasta
Yearly Temperature in Mount Shasta
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Mount Shasta, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mount Shasta
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mount Shasta
Average Snowfall per Month in Mount Shasta
Total Yearly Snowfall in Mount Shasta
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Mount Shasta, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Mount Shasta
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Average weather in Mount Shasta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mount Shasta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.