Anchorage weather radar
The radar map centred on Anchorage: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 2 minutes. Tap the map to check how heavy the rain is at any spot.
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Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is Anchorage (United States), 96 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.4 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | United States | 96 km | 1.4 km |
| Middleton Island | United States | 278 km | 7 km |
| Fairbanks | United States | 441 km | 15.3 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Anchorage is September (an average of 117 mm), the driest is April (38 mm). On average 821 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Vancouver weather radar2129 km
- Richmond (Canada) weather radar2137 km
- Burnaby weather radar2138 km
- Coquitlam weather radar2145 km
- Kamloops weather radar2156 km
- Surrey weather radar2158 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anchorage?
The nearest weather radar is Anchorage (United States), 96 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.4 km above the city.
How often does the Anchorage radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 2 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 Anchorage?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, September is the wettest month (117 mm) and April the driest (38 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. White marks are lightning flashes from the last 15 minutes detected by satellite.
Data sources
NOAA/NWS Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS), public domain. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources