Big Bear Lake, CA weather in October
Expect cool, dry weather in Big Bear Lake in October, with highs near 63°F and lows near 35°F. Rain or snow falls on about 2 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 5% | 8% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 6:32 pm | 7:06 am / 5:55 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 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)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 1.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 71°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 59°F
- Wettest October2010: 2.1 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading81°F (October 13, 2011)
- Lowest reading12°F (October 23, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 63°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 35°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 26 | 18 | 4 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: San Bernardino, CA24 mi · high 83°F · 3 wet days
How Big Bear Lake ranks in October
- Normal high274th warmest of 378 cities; 58th of 60 in California
- Wet days26th driest of 378
What to pack for Big Bear Lake in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 35°F
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 21. All frost dates for Big Bear Lake.
Heating and cooling
October has 490 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Big Bear Lake in October?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 12°F (October 23, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Big Bear Lake in October?
About 2 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (2.1 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Big Bear Lake in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Big Bear Lake?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Bear Lake (73 out of 100). It has about 18 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).