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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").