Why visit Biola
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Biola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Biola
Biola is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 1,427 at the 2020 census, down from 1,623 at the 2010 census. Biola is located 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of Kerman, at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m).
From the Wikipedia article Biola, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries15
3 more on the map.
History
Biola was founded by William Kerckhoff in 1912. The name was an acronym of the "Bible Institute of Los Angeles". A post office operated in Biola from 1912 to 1918, and from 1920 to the present.
From the History section of Biola, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Biola
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 38°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madera (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fresno County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-06: Creek Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Kerman 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Fresno 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Madera 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Clovis 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Mendota 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Chowchilla 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Sanger 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Selma 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Parlier 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Kingsburg 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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