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Big Bear City, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,493
Population
390/sq mi density
$72,457
Median Income
$38,030 per capita
$427,700
Home Value
$393,355 Zillow
$1,454
Median Rent
38.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,431
Violent Crime/100K
2,542 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,457 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$427,700 home value, $1,454/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,431 violent crimes/100K (277% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Bear City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,973 ft (2,125 m) |
| Area | 32.0 sq mi (82.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2541°N, 116.7964°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Big Bear City has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.2").