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What’s the climate like in Mount Shasta?

The current climate of Mount Shasta features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 7°C. 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.

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.

On average, Mount Shasta gets 1126 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 243 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 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 good 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, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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
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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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 19°C
  • Highest temperature: 32°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 7°C in December
  • Precipitation*: 1126 mm per year, averaging 94 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 243 cm per year
  • Driest months: 9,2 mm in July, 10 mm in August and 18 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 252 mm in January, 201 mm in December and 134 mm in February

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Mount Shasta

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mount Shasta, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Mount Shasta, California,

Average Precipitation per Month in Mount Shasta

This graph shows how much precipitation Mount Shasta, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Mount Shasta, California,

Average Snowfall per Month in Mount Shasta

This graph shows how much snow Mount Shasta, California, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Mount Shasta, California,

Average UV Index per Month in Mount Shasta

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Mount Shasta, California,

Yearly Temperature in Mount Shasta

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mount Shasta, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Mount Shasta, California,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Mount Shasta

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mount Shasta, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Mount Shasta, California,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Mount Shasta

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Mount Shasta, California, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Mount Shasta, California,

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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.

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