Big Bear Lake, CA weather in February
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Big Bear Lake in February, with highs near 46°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 14.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Big Bear Lake. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 4.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 14.3 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 5:17 pm | 6:17 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 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)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 14.3 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 56°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 35°F
- Wettest February2019: 17.9 in
- Driest February2016: 0.09 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 22, 2002)
- Lowest reading-2°F (February 23, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 46°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 24°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: San Bernardino, CA24 mi · high 67°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA35 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
How Big Bear Lake ranks in February
- Normal high238th warmest of 378 cities; 58th of 60 in California
- Wet days92nd driest of 378
What to pack for Big Bear Lake in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – about 14.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 848 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Big Bear Lake in February?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -2°F (February 23, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Big Bear Lake in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (17.9 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Big Bear Lake in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 14.3 in.
Is February a good time to visit Big Bear Lake?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Bear Lake (41 out of 100). It has almost no 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).