Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Climate Big Bear Lake - California
Annual high63ºF
Annual low33ºF
Precipitation20.1 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 21 | 4.14 | 16 |
| Feb | 47 | 22 | 4.07 | 15 |
| Mar | 52 | 25 | 2.56 | 14 |
| Apr | 59 | 29 | 0.94 | 4 |
| May | 68 | 36 | 0.35 | 1 |
| Jun | 76 | 42 | 0.15 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 48 | 0.58 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 47 | 1.10 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 42 | 0.46 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 33 | 0.90 | 1 |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 1.75 | 4 |
| Dec | 48 | 21 | 3.10 | 12 |
- JanHigh 47ºFLow 21ºFPrecip 4.14 inch
- FebHigh 47ºFLow 22ºFPrecip 4.07 inch
- MarHigh 52ºFLow 25ºFPrecip 2.56 inch
- AprHigh 59ºFLow 29ºFPrecip 0.94 inch
- MayHigh 68ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 0.35 inch
- JunHigh 76ºFLow 42ºFPrecip 0.15 inch
- JulHigh 81ºFLow 48ºFPrecip 0.58 inch
- AugHigh 80ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 1.10 inch
- SepHigh 74ºFLow 42ºFPrecip 0.46 inch
- OctHigh 64ºFLow 33ºFPrecip 0.90 inch
- NovHigh 54ºFLow 26ºFPrecip 1.75 inch
- DecHigh 48ºFLow 21ºFPrecip 3.10 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Big Bear Lake, California?
Big Bear Lake experiences a warm-summer climate with dry summers and wetter, cold winters. The high elevation keeps temperatures noticeably lower, contributing to very snowy winters with significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate overall, with frequent rain or drizzle common during the cooler, wetter season.
Big Bear Lake weather averages
Annual high63ºF
Annual low33ºF
Precipitation20.1 inch
Snowfall67 inch
Daily normals Big Bear Lake - California - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 46.0 | 23.5 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 2 | 46.0 | 23.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 3 | 46.1 | 23.6 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Jan 4 | 46.1 | 23.6 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 5 | 46.2 | 23.7 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| Jan 6 | 46.2 | 23.7 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 7 | 46.3 | 23.7 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Jan 8 | 46.3 | 23.7 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| Jan 9 | 46.3 | 23.8 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| Jan 10 | 46.4 | 23.8 | 1.59 | 1.59 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Jan 11 | 46.4 | 23.8 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| Jan 12 | 46.4 | 23.8 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
| Jan 13 | 46.4 | 23.8 | 2.07 | 2.07 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| Jan 14 | 46.4 | 23.8 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Jan 15 | 46.4 | 23.8 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| Jan 16 | 46.3 | 23.7 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Jan 17 | 46.3 | 23.7 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| Jan 18 | 46.3 | 23.7 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 8.90 | 8.90 |
| Jan 19 | 46.2 | 23.7 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 9.40 | 9.40 |
| Jan 20 | 46.2 | 23.6 | 3.19 | 3.19 | 9.80 | 9.80 |
| Jan 21 | 46.1 | 23.6 | 3.34 | 3.34 | 10.10 | 10.10 |
| Jan 22 | 46.1 | 23.6 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 10.50 | 10.50 |
| Jan 23 | 46.0 | 23.5 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 10.80 | 10.80 |
| Jan 24 | 46.0 | 23.5 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 11.20 | 11.20 |
| Jan 25 | 45.9 | 23.4 | 3.86 | 3.86 | 11.50 | 11.50 |
| Jan 26 | 45.8 | 23.4 | 3.96 | 3.96 | 11.80 | 11.80 |
| Jan 27 | 45.7 | 23.4 | 4.07 | 4.07 | 12.20 | 12.20 |
| Jan 28 | 45.7 | 23.3 | 4.17 | 4.17 | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| Jan 29 | 45.6 | 23.3 | 4.28 | 4.28 | 12.80 | 12.80 |
| Jan 30 | 45.5 | 23.3 | 4.39 | 4.39 | 13.10 | 13.10 |
| Jan 31 | 45.5 | 23.2 | 4.51 | 4.51 | 13.40 | 13.40 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Big Bear Lake - August 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 87.1 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 2 | 86.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 3 | 87.1 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 4 | 87.1 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 5 | 89.1 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 6 | 87.1 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Aug 7 | 84.0 | 55.9 | 0.01 |
| Aug 8 | 86.0 | 55.0 | – |
| Aug 9 | 82.9 | 57.0 | – |
| Aug 10 | 82.9 | 57.0 | 0.03 |
| Aug 11 | 79.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 12 | 78.1 | 54.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 13 | 73.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 14 | 75.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 15 | 77.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 16 | 81.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 17 | 82.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 18 | 84.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 19 | 84.9 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 20 | 82.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 21 | 82.9 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Aug 22 | 84.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 23 | 82.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 24 | 82.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 25 | 84.9 | 55.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 26 | 84.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 27 | 84.0 | 61.0 | 0.00 |
| Aug 28 | 81.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Aug 29 | 78.1 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 30 | 75.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 |
| Aug 31 | 73.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 |
The data for August 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature89.1ºF · Aug 5
- Lowest max temperature73.0ºF · Aug 13
- Highest min temperature61.0ºF · Aug 27
- Lowest min temperature48.9ºF · Aug 31
Geo Big Bear Lake - California
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- California
- County
- San Bernardino
- City
- Big Bear Lake
- Zip Code
- 92314
- Elevation
- 6745 ft
- Longitude
- -116.86
- Latitude
- 34.26
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –