Location & Surroundings
Biel is a hill in Valais, Switzerland, at 1,579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 81 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Biel is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Goms District, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,578 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Goms District
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 30' 38" N, 8° 17' 58" E
- Elevation 1579 m (DEM: 1578 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:03
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 19:26
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Biel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 12.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,026.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 338 | 30 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 3.9 | 340 | 31 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.2 | 4.2 | 348 | 40 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.7 | 3.2 | 346 | 70 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 1.9 | 173 | 72 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.5 | 1.1 | 257 | 70 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 1.8 | 333 | 45 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.9 | 3.3 | 329 | 75 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 349.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.3 | 3.1 | 324 | 59 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 3.4 | 321 | 53 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 4.0 | 333 | 36 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 497.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.8 | 4.3 | 329 | 74 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 342.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.8 | 3.6 | 325 | 26 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biel?
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 12.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 Biel today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 19:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Biel?
Local time is 11:03. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biel?
Biel is a hill.
What is the elevation of Biel?
Elevation about 1,579 m. DEM 1,578 m.
Where is Biel located?
It is at 46.51068, 8.29946 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biel in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry