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Biasca, Switzerland

Ticino · Switzerland

Biasca is a small city in Ticino, Switzerland with a population of 5,885. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,885 Population 258/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Biasca

Biasca

Biasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

People

Population5,885
Density258/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population5,885
Population Density258 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates46.3597°, 8.9697°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceTicino
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.7 inches (45 cm)

About Biasca

Biasca is a small city in Switzerland (Ticino) with a population of 5,885. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Biasca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates46.3597°N, 8.9697°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

777 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 112 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 106 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 134 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 63 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 65 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 59 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 107 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 108 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 95 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 67 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 109 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 106 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 95 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 105 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 60 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 107 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 130 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 87 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 105 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 61 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 6.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Biasca has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Biasca

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola d'arti e mestieri della sartoria (SAMS) - - - -
Scuola professionale artigianale e industriale (SPAI) - - - -
Scuola media Biasca - - - -
Centro professionale tecnico Biasca - - - -
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Radio Stations near Biasca

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
A Fine Jazz Gumbo Radio jazz AAC+ 48 kbps
Stella FM (IT) adult contemporary, trissino MP3 128 kbps
RSI Rete Due classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
RSI Rete Tre - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Studio Star (IT) hits MP3 192 kbps
RVL La Radio (IT) classic hits, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
7 RadioVisione (IT) - AAC,H.264 2136 kbps
Radio Morcote International morcote, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Village Network (IT) bodio lomnago, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO STUDIO SOUND (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onyx italian pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bops (IT) pop, soul MP3 256 kbps
Radio Gwendalyn - MP3

Museums in Biasca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Titta Ratti
Casa Rotonda
Casa Rusca, Pinacoteca comunale
Casorella
Castello Visconteo
Centro Culturale e museo Elisarion
Complesso museale del Monte Verità
Fondazione Arp Marguerite
Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection Locarno
Il Deposito
La Congiunta
MACT/CACT Arte Contemporanea Ticino
Museo Cà da Rivöi
Museo Casa Anatta
Museo Casa del Padre
Museo Castello di Montebello
Museo Castello di Sasso Corbaro
Museo Castello San Materno
Museo civico archeologico Castello Visconteo
Museo Comico
Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna
Museo del cioccolato
Museo del fieno selvatico
Museo della radio
Museo di Castelgrande
Museo di Leventina
Museo di Val Verzasca
Museo Epper
Museo Fiorenzo Abbondio
Museo Forte Olimpio
Museo moesano
Museo Parrocchiale
Museo storico della Valle di Blenio
Palazzo dei Landfogti
Piccolo Museo dela Radio e della fotografia
Postkartengalerie Kabinetli Hinterrhein
Villa dei Cedri
Villa dei Cedri

Libraries in Biasca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio della Città di Locarno0.0
Archivio Regionale Calanca0.0
Bibliomedia0.0
Biblioteca "Tic-Tac"0.0
Biblioteca "Tic-Tac"0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Avegno0.0
Biblioteca comunale per ragazzi0.0
Biblioteca del Centro di informazione e documentazione statistica0.0
Biblioteca del Centro di risorse didattiche e digitali0.0
Biblioteca del Dipartimento formazione e apprendimento, SUPSI0.0
Biblioteca del Santuario della Madonna del Sasso0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Acquarossa0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Bellinzona 10.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Biasca0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Cadenazzo0.0
Biblioteca della scuola media di Castione0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Giubiasco0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Gordola0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Locarno0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Lodrino0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Losone0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Minusio0.0
Biblioteca Grono0.0
Biblioteca municipale di Giubiasco0.0
Biblioteca Popolare Ascona0.0
Biblioteca pubblica di diritto0.0
Biblioteca SCILA de Lengua Española0.0
Biblioteca Scuola Media Bellinzona 20.0
BISI - Biblioteca interculturale della Svizzera italiana0.0
Cantonal Library of Bellinzona0.0
Cantonal Library of Locarno0.0
Centro di dialettologia e di etnografia0.0
Centro di documentazione del Servizio di promozione e di valutazione sanitaria0.0
Centro Professionale Locarno0.0
Il Deposito0.0
La biblioteca del panda0.0
Liceo cantonale Locarno0.0
Ludoteca - La tana della volpe0.0
Mediateca del Centro Professionale di Locarno0.0

Hotels in Biasca

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albergo al Giardinetto
Hotel Svizzero
Nazionale

Restaurants in Biasca

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alla Botte
Del Ponte
Grotto Lino
Grotto Petronilla
Grotto Pini
Lucomagno
Nazionale
Osteria Giandotti
Pomodoro Ristorante Pizzeria
Ristorante del Ponte
Stazione Grill

Theatres in Biasca

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro TAN

Train Stations in Biasca

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biasca

Gas Stations in Biasca

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #1799563831
Ecsa Energy
Eni
Garage Al Ponte
Piccadilly
Tamoil

Banks in Biasca

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credit Suisse
Raiffeisen
UBS

Breweries in Biasca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Bozz
Birreria San Gottardo
Birrificio Schmid
Chivisin
Rud Bir

Stadiums & Teams in Biasca

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Biasca

82 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Druogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malesco 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Forcora Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pescegallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bedea-Novaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Cainallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lanzo d'Intelvi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Piani di Bobbio - Valtorta Skiarea 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Piani di Artavaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mottarone Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Biasca

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Il Caravaggio International AirportBGYLarge Airport
Milan Malpensa International AirportMXPLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Lugano AirportLUGMedium Airport
Varese-Venegono Airport-Medium Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano fly-Small Airport
Alzate Brianza Airfield-Small Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Calcinate del Pesce Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Cogliate Airfield-Small Airport
Il Picchio Airfield-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kong Airfield-Small Airport
Le Tartarughe Volanti Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Marc Ingegno Airfield-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
San Michele NO11-Small Airport
Valbrembo Airfield-Small Airport
Vergiate Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biasca

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo
Chiesa parrocchiale dei Santi Innocenti
Oratorio della Madonna di Re
Oratorio della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria
Santa Petronilla

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)
Area
10.5 km² (4.1 mi²)
Postal Code
6714

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biasca

What is the population of Biasca?

Biasca has a population of 5,885 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 258 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Biasca?

Biasca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 17.7 inches of snow.

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