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Big Bear Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,038
Population
806/sq mi density
$74,728
Median Income
$50,506 per capita
$517,900
Home Value
$547,858 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
5,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,728 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$517,900 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Bear Lake 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 | 6,832 ft (2,082 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2429°N, 116.8939°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 22 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 | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Big Bear Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.2").