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What’s the climate like in Big Bear Lake?

The current climate of Big Bear Lake features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 9°C. 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, London gets 701 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 good 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, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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

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.

Temperature per Month in Big Bear Lake, California,

Average Precipitation per Month in Big Bear Lake

This graph shows how much precipitation Big Bear Lake, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Big Bear Lake, California,

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 centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Big Bear Lake, California,

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.

UV Index per Month in Big Bear Lake, California,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Big Bear Lake, California,

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 millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Big Bear Lake, California,

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 centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Big Bear Lake, California,

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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.

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