Big Bear Lake, CA weather in March
March in Big Bear Lake: chilly and snowy. Highs 51°F, lows 27°F, about 6 wet days and about 11.7 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.7 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:16 am / 5:43 pm | 6:36 am / 7:07 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.5 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)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry March brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202004: average high 61°F
- Coolest March1991: average high 42°F
- Wettest March1995: 8.1 in
- Driest March1997: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading74°F (March 21, 2004)
- Lowest reading3°F (March 16, 1991)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 51°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 27°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +5°F from February and +6°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: San Bernardino, CA24 mi · high 71°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA35 mi · high 81°F · 2 wet days
How Big Bear Lake ranks in March
- Normal high260th warmest of 378 cities; 58th of 60 in California
- Wet days46th driest of 378
What to pack for Big Bear Lake in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 51°F
- Waterproof boots – about 11.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 803 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 March?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 3°F (March 16, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Big Bear Lake in March?
About 6 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (8.1 in); the driest was in 1997, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Big Bear Lake in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 11.7 in.
Is March a good time to visit Big Bear Lake?
March ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Bear Lake (50 out of 100). It has about 2 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).