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

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Lassen Volcanic National Park averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 201 mm.

Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in January

Big Sur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air, while Lassen Volcanic National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Lassen Volcanic National Park
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	15°C	-3°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	1° / -6°
Rainfall	148 mm	201 mm
Rainy days	10	14
Humidity	79%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	35	37

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

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Big Sur vs Lassen Volcanic National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Lassen Volcanic National Park?: Big Sur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, 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 January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Lassen Volcanic National Park averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 201 mm.