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Biella, Italy
Piedmont · Italy
Biella is a mid-size city in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 43,030. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CClimate
| Population | 43,030 |
| Population Density | 1,128 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5630°, 8.0580° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Piedmont |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.3 inches (1,074 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.9 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,933 |
About Biella
Biella is a mid-size city in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 43,030. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Biella vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,933 |
| 65% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.4% |
| 217% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,227 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Biella
Biella has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 958 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5630°N, 8.0580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 142 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 130 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
Biella has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Biella
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Città Studi | University | - | , |
| Fondazione Accademia Perosi | College | 1973 | Visit → |
| Istituto Tecnico Industriale ITIS "Camillo Olivetti" | College | - | , |
| Polo formativo Officina H | University | - | , |
| Università di Biella | University | - | , |
| Università di Biella | University | - | , |
Schools in Biella
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto Commerciale Eugenio Bona | - | - | - | - |
| IIS Gae Aulenti | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Industriale Statale Quintino Sella | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Biella
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Party Groove | alpignano, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Funky Corner Radio | disco, funky | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Today Dance Radio | dance, disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Manila | alpignano, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO NOSTALGIA PIEMONTE | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Dimensione Italia | italian | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Studio Star | hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RVL La Radio | classic hits, italian pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Agorà 21 | adult contemporary, orbassano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 6023 | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio City | castelletto d'orba, news | MP3 | |
| Radio City - Vercelli, Biella e Novara | adult contemporary, local news | AAC+ 88 kbps | |
| Radio City 4 You | - | AAC+ 88 kbps | |
| Radio Amica, Biella | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Biella
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Pista" macina e torchio mele | ||||
| Alpenfaunamuseum | ||||
| Antica Segheria Resga di Brasei | ||||
| Archivio Storico Olivetti | ||||
| Casa Museo dell'Alta Valle del Cervo | ||||
| Casa Zegna | ||||
| DocBi - Documentazioni Biellesi | ||||
| Eco Museo del Biellese La Fucina Morino | ||||
| Ecomuseo del Cossatese e delle Baragge | ||||
| Ecomuseo del Paesaggio Orizzonte Serra | ||||
| Ecomuseo dell'oro della Bessa | ||||
| Ecomuseo della Castagna | ||||
| Ecomuseo della lavorazione del ferro | ||||
| Ecomuseo della Media Montagna | ||||
| Ecomuseo della Terracotta | ||||
| Ecomuseo della Tradizione Costruttiva - La Trappa | ||||
| Ecomuseo delle migrazioni | ||||
| Ecomuseo di Bagneri | ||||
| Ecomuseo ex Mulino Susta | ||||
| Ecomuseo Il Torchio di Agarla | ||||
| Ecomuseo Storie di carri e carradori | ||||
| Esposizione Antichi Presepi e Diorami | ||||
| Fabbrica della ruota | ||||
| Fabbrica della Ruota | ||||
| Fabbrica della ruota | ||||
| Falseum - Museo del falso e dell'inganno | ||||
| Fondazione Arte Nuova | ||||
| Gallerie Ex Voto | ||||
| Gallerie Ex Voto | ||||
| La Cadrega Fiurija - Ecomuseo dei seggiolai | ||||
| Laboratorio Museo Tecnologicamente | ||||
| Museo civico Ercole Durio | ||||
| Museo Civico Pier Alessandro Garda | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Internazionale Senza Tendenze | ||||
| Museo dei Tesori di Oropa | ||||
| Museo del Bramaterra | ||||
| Museo del Computer | ||||
| Museo del Paesaggio Storico e Naturale del Territorio della Civiltà della Vitivinicoltura | ||||
| Museo del Territorio Biellese | ||||
| Museo dell'Emigrante | ||||
| Museo della Carale | ||||
| Museo della Passione | ||||
| Museo della Resistenza | ||||
| Museo delle Migrazioni | ||||
| Museo delle Scienze Naturali | ||||
| Museo Delle Tradizioni Agricole | ||||
| Museo di Archeologia e Paleontologia Carlo Conti | ||||
| Museo di Scienze Naturali | ||||
| Museo Didattico Memorie del Tempo | ||||
| Museo Etnografico - Calea di Lessolo | ||||
| Museo Laboratorio del Mortigliengo | ||||
| Museo Laboratorio dell’Oro e della Pietra | ||||
| Museo Virtuale dell'Architettura Moderna | ||||
| Palazzo delle carrozze | ||||
| Palazzo Ferrero | ||||
| Piccolo Museo delle Cose di Cucina | ||||
| Sala Frassati | ||||
| Sale Giovanni Paolo II | ||||
| Scuderie | ||||
| Villaggio d'Arte di Chemp |
Libraries in Biella
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Livio Pozzo" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica - sez. ragazzi Rosalia Aglietta Anderi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica "Farfalibro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Alfonso Sella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Benedetto Croce | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica di Ivrea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica di Mongrando | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Ermanno Dellora | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Giuseppe De Abate | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Maestra Teresa Bertoldo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Mario Pistono | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale - Centro Incontro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale “Bollo – Ghirardo” | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Valle Mosso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Sorelle Benedetto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca D.R. Canova | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Vigliano Biellese | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca DOCBI Centro Studi Biellesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e magazzino comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fondazione Sella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Monsignor Luigi Bongianino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Multimediale Centro d'Incontro Don Virgilio Crovella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Storica | 0.0 | |||||
| Sottobosco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Biella
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercatino | |||||
| Mercato - Sabato | |||||
| Mercato Coperto - Giovedi | |||||
| Mercato di Gressoney-Saint-Jean | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Quincinetto area Mercatale |
Hotels in Biella
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Biella
38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Biella
37 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Biella
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Biella
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Biella
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Biella
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Biella
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Biella
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Biella
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Biella
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Biella
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Shop Chillout | ||||
| Birreria artigiana Vallecellio | ||||
| Birrificio Beer In | ||||
| Birrificio Elvo | ||||
| Birrificio un Terzo | ||||
| Birrificio Walser Duarf |
Stadiums & Teams in Biella
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Biella
37 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grächen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Evolène | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vercorin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Monterosa Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bielmonte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Colle di Joux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Scopello / Alpe di Mera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brusson | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Torgnon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Antagnod | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chamois | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Champorcher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mottarone Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macugnaga - Moro | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arolla | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saas Fee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Biella
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | Large Airport |
| Turin Airport | TRN | Large Airport |
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | AOT | Medium Airport |
| Biella-Cerrione Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Cameri Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Torino-Aeritalia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Aeroteam Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Airfield ASD Verbano fly | - | Small Airport |
| Alessandria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altiporto Chamois | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | - | Small Airport |
| Andrea Bozzo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Angiale Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Astigiana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Piovera | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella" | - | Small Airport |
| Calcinate del Pesce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo "Cab Club" | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo Ploia | - | Small Airport |
| Canavese Ultralight Flight Club | - | Small Airport |
| Carolina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Casale Monferrato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cascina Colombare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Castelnuovo Don Bosco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cerreto Castello Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatelair Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cossato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cumiana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gattinara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Mont Gelé | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | - | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | - | Small Airport |
| Gianni Cerutti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Falco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Picchio Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ivrea Montalto Dora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Airone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Elika Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Streghe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leonardo da Vinci Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lucchina Fly Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marc Ingegno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meggiana Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Merlo Romano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moncucco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ozzano private airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Biella
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste | |
| Ufficio Postale Centrale | |
| Ufficio Postale San Paolo Masarone |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Biella
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Battistero di San Giovanni Battista | |
| Cattedrale di Santo Stefano | |
| Chiesa dei Santi Fabiano e Sebastiano e della Santissima Trinità | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco alla Porta dell’Ollera | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Anna | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate | |
| Chiesa Evangelica della Riconciliazione | |
| Chiesa Evangelica di Cristo Re | |
| Chiesa Evangelica Valdese | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di San Biagio | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di San Cassiano | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di San Filippo Neri | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giacomo | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di San Paolo | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta | |
| Oratorio di San Giuseppe | |
| Oratorio di San Maurizio |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Biella
What is the population of Biella?
Biella has a population of 43,030 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,128 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles.
Is Biella expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,933, 65% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Biella?
Biella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Biella?
The job market in Biella faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,227 business establishments in the area.