May weather forecast
Big Bear, CA

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Aa reflection of the colorful sunset sky in the calm lake waters at Big Bear Lake, California
Aa reflection of the colorful sunset sky in the calm lake waters at Big Bear Lake, California

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Big Bear, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.8°F (2.1°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

As Big Bear transitions into May, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). A noteworthy temperature dip to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) is observed during the nights of May.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout May, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.5 rainfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Big Bear aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Big Bear, during the entire year, snow falls for 18 days and aggregates up to 72.2" (1834mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Big Bear, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:53 pm PDT.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Big Bear in May has an average high-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

How much does it rain in May?

In Big Bear, during May, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Big Bear aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:53 pm PDT.
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight

Average temperature in May
Big Bear, CA

Average temperature in May - Big Bear, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 35.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average rainfall in May
Big Bear, CA

Average rainfall in May - Big Bear, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (4.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Big Bear, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Big Bear, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Big Bear, CA

Average snowfall in May - Big Bear, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Big Bear, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Big Bear, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May
Big Bear, CA

Average daylight in May - Big Bear, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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).

Big Bear, California, USA

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