Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
46°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Big Bear Lake
United States · North America
Plenty of sun. Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main drawback.
Good overall
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 29°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 5 wet days this month.
15%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 35° and nights feel near 23°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
58%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 42°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning39°F
Rain7%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday44°F
Rain9%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon42°F
Rain9%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening34°F
Rain7%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 29 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.1 | 47 |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 2.1 | 6 | 9.5 | 50 |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 1.2 | 5 | 11.2 | 51 |
| Apr | 58 | 35 | 0.8 | 4 | 12.2 | 47 |
| May | 65 | 42 | 0.4 | 3 | 13.3 | 46 |
| Jun | 74 | 49 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.8 | 38 |
| Jul | 79 | 56 | 1.1 | 6 | 13.7 | 39 |
| Aug | 78 | 56 | 0.9 | 5 | 12.9 | 38 |
| Sep | 74 | 51 | 0.5 | 4 | 11.8 | 39 |
| Oct | 64 | 42 | 0.6 | 2 | 10.7 | 39 |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.6 | 41 |
| Dec | 46 | 29 | 1.5 | 5 | 8.6 | 45 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
Data & methodology