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Weather & Climate in Sala Biellese, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sala Biellese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5086°N, 7.9580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,973 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 87 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 79 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 58 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 92 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 150 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 136 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Sala Biellese has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (2.1").