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Location & Surroundings

Biasca is a town in Ticino, Switzerland with 5,885 inhabitants, at 305 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bellinzona, 19 km to the south. The national capital Bern is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Locarno Airport, 23 km away.

Also known as: 比亞斯卡 · بیسکا · Aviasca

Overview

Biasca is town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Tessin in der Schweiz.

It is located in Riviera Subdistrict, Switzerland.

The population is about 6,115 (2018).

It covers about 59 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 301 metre.

Also known as: Biasca TI

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Riviera Subdistrict
  • Area 59 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 21' 35" N, 8° 58' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 305 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,885
  • Pop. Density 3,037 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.0%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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比亞斯卡
fa
بیسکا
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Aviasca

Weather in Biasca

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biasca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 19.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.

Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,025.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 10.4 0.7 352 85 1,025.0 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 9.3 1.8 13 80 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 9.9 2.3 17 69 1,027.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 4.3 n/a
18h 19.6 1.0 227 44 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 65 492.2 n/a
Tomorrow 12.9 3.5 6 78 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 315.4 n/a
30h 9.3 4.7 9 80 1,027.8 0.00 / 0.00 66 0.0 n/a
36h 9.3 4.1 11 69 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.6 n/a
42h 19.6 3.2 17 38 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 88 490.7 n/a
Monday 11.1 4.3 16 75 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 325.7 n/a
54h 7.3 4.1 15 73 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
60h 6.8 3.7 15 48 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 4.2 n/a
66h 17.3 0.3 340 30 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 511.3 n/a
Tuesday 9.2 2.7 16 68 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 341.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biasca?
Now 10.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 19.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biasca today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Biasca?
Local time is 04:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biasca?
Biasca is a populated place.
How many people live in Biasca?
Population about 5,885.
What is the elevation of Biasca?
DEM 305 m.
Where is Biasca located?
It is at 46.35972, 8.96965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biasca in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2013-03-05
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