What’s the climate like in Big Bear Lake?
The current climate in Big Bear Lake features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Big Bear Lake in recent years was 43°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in December 2014.
On average, Big Bear Lake gets 164 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 194 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Big Bear Lake?
The best time to visit Big Bear Lake for sunny weather is June through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Big Bear Lake. 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.
Climate Table of Big Bear Lake
The climate table of Big Bear Lake 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -5 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -3 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 29 | 28 | 19 | 4,2 | 3,3 | 2,7 | 14 | 12 | 4,9 | 7,5 | 11 | 28 |
| Snow (cm) | 69 | 47 | 32 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 26 |
| UV Index | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 164 mm per year, averaging 14 mm per month
- Snowfall: 194 cm per year
- Driest months: 2,7 mm in June, 3,3 mm in May and 4,2 mm in April
- Wettest months: 29 mm in January, 28 mm in February and 28 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Big Bear Lake
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Big Bear Lake, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Big Bear Lake
This graph shows how much rainfall Big Bear Lake, California, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Big Bear Lake
This graph shows how much snow Big Bear Lake, California, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Big Bear Lake
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Big Bear Lake, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Big Bear Lake
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Big Bear Lake, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Big Bear Lake
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Big Bear Lake, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Big Bear Lake
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Big Bear Lake, California, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Big Bear Lake by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Big Bear Lake. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
