January weather forecast
Big Bear Lake, CA

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Big Bear Lake, California, with close rocks amid trees, and mountains in the distance
Big Bear Lake, California, with close rocks amid trees, and mountains in the distance

Weather in January

January is typically the coldest month in Big Bear Lake, California, characterized by a brisk chill in the early mornings and evenings. The average high temperature rings in at just 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the lows dip down to a chilly 38.8°F (3.8°C). Notably, the city experiences its highest snowfall during this month, with an average of 2.2 days bringing a total of 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Despite being the coldest month of the year, sunny days are abundant, providing locals and tourists with ample opportunities to enjoy winter outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

Temperature

Big Bear Lake's transition from December to January introduces an average high-temperature of a still cool 54.5°F (12.5°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 52.5°F (11.4°C). In Big Bear Lake, January's nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Big Bear Lake, during January, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Big Bear Lake, there are 41.6 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Big Bear Lake, during January, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Big Bear Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 31.22" (793mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Big Bear Lake, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Big Bear Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 48%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Big Bear Lake, in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Big Bear Lake?

The average day length in January is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Big Bear Lake have in January?

In Big Bear Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average temperature in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average pressure in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average wind speed in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average humidity in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).

Average rainfall in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average rainfall in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average snowfall in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.2 days

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).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average UV index in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Big Bear Lake, CA

Average visibility in January - Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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