Big Bear Lake, CA weather in November
In November, Big Bear Lake sees highs around 54°F and lows around 28°F: chilly and dry, with some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 3 days. Snowfall averages about 3.4 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.4 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 9% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:07 am / 4:54 pm | 6:34 am / 4:37 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.1 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)4 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry November brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2002: 2.9 in
- Driest November1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading74°F (November 1, 2020)
- Lowest reading3°F (November 9, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 54°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 28°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.4 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: San Bernardino, CA24 mi · high 75°F · 4 wet days
How Big Bear Lake ranks in November
- Normal high238th warmest of 378 cities; 58th of 60 in California
- Wet days28th driest of 378
What to pack for Big Bear Lake in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 54°F
- Layers – afternoons near 54°F but nights near 28°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 731 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Big Bear Lake in November?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 3°F (most recently on November 9, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Big Bear Lake in November?
About 3 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (2.9 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Big Bear Lake in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.4 in.
Is November a good time to visit Big Bear Lake?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Bear Lake (51 out of 100). It has about 4 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).