Bear Valley (Alpine County), CA Climate


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Bear Valley (Alpine County), CA has a Mediterranean climate characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average temperature in summer is 68 degrees Fahrenheit while the winter temperatures range from 28-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation in the region is generally low throughout the year, but there are occasional snowstorms that can bring up to two feet of snow at a time during the winter months. In addition to this, Bear Valley also experiences strong winds all year round due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. As a result, visitors should be prepared for strong winds regardless of the season and come prepared with proper clothing and equipment.

Bear Valley (Alpine County), California gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bear Valley (Alpine County) averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 250 sunny days per year in Bear Valley (Alpine County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bear Valley (Alpine County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bear Valley (Alpine County) is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

9.3 Summer - 5.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Bear Valley (Alpine County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Bear Valley (Alpine County) with an average high temperature of 84.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Bear Valley (Alpine County), there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bear Valley (Alpine County) are June, September and August.
In Bear Valley (Alpine County), there are 22.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bear Valley (Alpine County) with an average of 31.0°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Bear Valley (Alpine County), there are 81.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Bear Valley (Alpine County), there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity is very low in Bear Valley (Alpine County), so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
January is the wettest month in Bear Valley (Alpine County) with 8.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 50% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.5 inches in Bear Valley (Alpine County) means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
March is the rainiest month in Bear Valley (Alpine County) with 11.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.9 rainy days. There are 77.4 rainy days annually in Bear Valley (Alpine County), which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 6% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 73.0 inches in Bear Valley (Alpine County) means that it is one of the snowiest places in California. February is the snowiest month in Bear Valley (Alpine County) with 16.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Big bear is very beatiful and has great schools so far. my oldest is in the 2nd grade. and theres lots of outdoor things to do the main attraction are the lake and the  More

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