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Big Bear Lake weather in December (California, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Big Bear Lake for December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Big Bear Lake typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -6°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Big Bear Lake in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Big Bear Lake. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Big Bear Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Big Bear Lake, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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