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Weather & Climate in Biel, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Biel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 263.6 sq mi (682.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3876°N, 0.9415°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,087 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.7 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain | M4.3 | 73 km | 0 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.3 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France | M4.2 | 90 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain | M4.2 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France | M4.2 | 101 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Biel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.3").