Is there still snow in Big Bear in May?
The season's last snowfall for the ski resort town usually happens in April, although some fresh snow can arrive in May or even June. Most days of snowfall in Big Bear Lake leave at least an inch of fresh snow. For eight days a year on average, the amount of new snow totals three inches or more.
As far as Big Bear weather goes for May, the average high temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperate is 36 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature in the Lake is a cool 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
May Overview
Expect pleasant highs of 67°F (19°C) in May in Big Bear Lake. At night it could still cool down to 35°F (2°C) though so pack a winter coat too! The days are sunny and long with 14 hours of daylight and it hardly rains with only 1 rainy day in May on average.
The month with the most snow in Big Bear Lake is January, with an average snowfall of 5.8 inches. The snowless period of the year lasts for 7.2 months, from April 5 to November 11.
April is a comfortable spring month with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average high of 66.6°F (19.2°C). The average relative humidity in April is 43%. Snowfall is possible. During the 19/20 winter season, Big Bear Mountain Resort received 28" of natural snow in April.
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days). The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
YOU MUST CARRY CHAINS IN YOUR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES DURING WINTER!
Summer (June through August)
These months see the least precipitation with 0 to 1 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Big Bear Lake, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Big Bear Lake, California was -25 °F which occurred on January 20, 1937.
Due to the city's high elevation, Big Bear Lake receives more snowfall than most parts of California. It snows in Big Bear Lake in winter, and the city records an annual snow accumulation of 31.22 inches (793 millimetres) after 16.1 snowfall days.
Does it snow in Big Bear in January?
The average sliding 31-day snowfall during January in Big Bear City is decreasing, starting the month at 6.4 inches, when it rarely exceeds 20.1 inches, and ending the month at 5.0 inches, when it rarely exceeds 12.7 inches. The highest average 31-day accumulation is 6.5 inches on January 4.
In November daytime highs are 55°F (13°C) and lows drop to 25°F (-4°C) in Big Bear Lake. You might well get to enjoy a late fall day full of sun or you could just as easily see the first snowfall with an average of 4.7 inches of snow to be expected in November.
The average sliding 31-day snowfall during November in Big Bear City is increasing, starting the month at 0.5 inches, when it rarely exceeds 1.5 inches, and ending the month at 2.7 inches, when it rarely exceeds 8.8 inches.