The weather in January in Big Bear Lake

It's cold in January in Big Bear Lake with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -8°C and -2°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Big Bear Lake, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2017, Big Bear Lake reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 29 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 69 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Big Bear Lake

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Big Bear Lake. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Big Bear Lake New York
Average temperature 9°C 5°C
Max. temperature 12°C 11°C
Min. temperature -8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 29 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 6 days 12 days
Total snowfall 69 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 17 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Big Bear Lake with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around -3°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 10°C, with nights around -4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Big Bear Lake is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Big Bear Lake

Temperature in January in Big Bear Lake over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Big Bear Lake

Total precipitation in January in Big Bear Lake over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Big Bear Lake

Snowfall in January in Big Bear Lake per year

Daily UV index in January in Big Bear Lake

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Big Bear Lake, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.