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Weather & Climate in Biol, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Biol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4914°N, 5.3855°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
701 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 2 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy | M4.0 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 101 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Biol has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.7").