Elevation
Big Bear Lake elevation
Big Bear Lake, California is 6,752 feet (2,058 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 6,752 feet means in Big Bear Lake
Among the 200 cities on this site, Big Bear Lake is one of the highest. At 6,752 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Big Bear Lake a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.31 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 199 °F (93.0 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Big Bear Lake
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs, CA | 479 | 146 | 35 mi |
| Los Angeles, CA | 292 | 89 | 77 mi |
| Long Beach, CA | 30 | 9 | 80 mi |
| San Diego, CA | 66 | 20 | 107 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 143 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,001 | 610 | 167 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 236 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 5,374 | 1,638 | 254 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake, California is about 6,752 feet (2,058 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Big Bear Lake because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,752 ft is about 23.31 inHg (789 hPa), 78% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 78% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Big Bear Lake?
About 199 °F (93.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.