What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in December?

In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Lassen Volcanic National Park averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 189 mm.

Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in December

Big Sur is the better pick in December — 59 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air, while Lassen Volcanic National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Lassen Volcanic National Park
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	16°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	2° / -6°
Rainfall	117 mm	189 mm
Rainy days	9	12
Humidity	76%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	34	36

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Sur or Lassen Volcanic National Park?: Big Sur is the better pick in December — 59 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air, while Lassen Volcanic National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in December?: In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Lassen Volcanic National Park averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 189 mm.