Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Big Bear Lake in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Big Bear Lake with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to -3°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 10°C, with nights close to -4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Big Bear Lake will be around 9°C, with nights close to -5°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 29 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 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.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Big Bear Lake. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Big Bear Lake in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
9°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
12°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
5°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
29 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
69 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
17 days | 1 day | |
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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.
Temperature records for Big Bear Lake in January
With 24°C, Big Bear Lake hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -18°C to a high of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Big Bear Lake
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Big Bear Lake, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Big Bear Lake
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Big Bear Lake, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Big Bear Lake.
Daily Snowfall in January in Big Bear Lake
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Big Bear Lake, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
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.
Temperature in January in Big Bear Lake Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Big Bear Lake, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Big Bear Lake Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Big Bear Lake, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Big Bear Lake per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Big Bear Lake, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Big Bear Lake
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Average Weather in Big Bear Lake by Month
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