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United StatesThe weather in May in Big Bear Lake
It's cool to moderate in May in Big Bear Lake with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 4°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Big Bear Lake. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May 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 32°C in 2014, Big Bear Lake reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 3,3 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Big Bear Lake
Click on any day in May 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.
May weather comparison
| Big Bear Lake | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 3,3 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,0 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Big Bear Lake with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 2°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 2°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Big Bear Lake is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May 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 May in Big Bear Lake
Temperature in May in Big Bear Lake over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Big Bear Lake
Total precipitation in May in Big Bear Lake over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Big Bear Lake
Snowfall in May in Big Bear Lake per year
Daily UV index in May in Big Bear Lake
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.