Athens weather radar
The radar map centred on Athens: 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 nearest radar is Ymittos (Greece), 8 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.1 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymittos | Greece | 8 km | 0.1 km |
| Andravida | Greece | 214 km | 4.6 km |
| Larisa | Greece | 215 km | 4.6 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Athens is December (an average of 86 mm), the driest is August (8 mm). On average 500 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Pátrai weather radar177 km
- Larissa weather radar216 km
- Thessaloniki weather radar304 km
- Rousse weather radar679 km
- Varna weather radar681 km
- Craiova weather radar705 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Athens?
The nearest weather radar is Ymittos (Greece), 8 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.1 km above the city.
How often does the Athens 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 Athens?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, December is the wettest month (86 mm) and August the driest (8 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
EUMETNET OPERA radar composite via Open Radar Data, CC BY 4.0, data modified (reprojected, coloured). Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources