Akita weather radar
The radar map centred on Akita: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 5 minutes. Tap the map to check how heavy the rain is at any spot.
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Nearest weather radars
The map for Akita shows the combined image of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) radar network, which merges data from many radars at once. New image every 5 minutes.
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Akita is July (an average of 197 mm), the driest is February (85 mm). On average 1,596 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
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FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Akita?
Akita is covered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) radar network. The map shows the combined image from many radars, so it does not depend on a single one.
How often does the Akita radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 5 minutes, and the slider below the map shows the last hour, so you can see which way the rain is moving.
What is the wettest month in Akita?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (197 mm) and February the driest (85 mm).
Does the radar show thunderstorms and lightning?
Yes. Storms show up as yellow, red and purple patches, which means a strong echo from heavy rain and hail.
Data sources
出典：気象庁ホームページ（高解像度降水ナウキャスト）を加工して作成. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources