The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Big Bear Lake, California.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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.

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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Big Bear Lake, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Big Bear Lake

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Yearly Temperature in Big Bear Lake

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Big Bear Lake, 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 Big Bear Lake

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Big Bear Lake

Average Snowfall per Month in Big Bear Lake

Total Yearly Snowfall in Big Bear Lake

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Big Bear Lake

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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.