Big Bear Lake, CA weather in April
In April, Big Bear Lake sees highs around 57°F and lows around 31°F: cool and mostly dry, with some snow. There are about 4 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 3.0 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.0 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 10% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 7:08 pm | 5:58 am / 7:30 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)9 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry April brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 65°F
- Coolest April1999: average high 51°F
- Wettest April2020: 3.2 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading79°F (April 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading11°F (April 9, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 57°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 31°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.1 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: San Bernardino, CA24 mi · high 76°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA35 mi · high 87°F · 1 wet day
How Big Bear Lake ranks in April
- Normal high309th warmest of 378 cities; 58th of 60 in California
- Wet days46th driest of 378
What to pack for Big Bear Lake in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 57°F
- Layers – afternoons near 57°F but nights near 31°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 626 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Big Bear Lake in April?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 11°F (April 9, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Big Bear Lake in April?
About 4 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (3.2 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Big Bear Lake in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 3.0 in.
Is April a good time to visit Big Bear Lake?
April ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Bear Lake (63 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Big Bear Lake (USC00040741), 0.3 mi W of the city center, 6,753 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).