Belfast weather radar
The radar map centred on Belfast: 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 Castor Bay (United Kingdom), 29 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.3 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor Bay | United Kingdom | 29 km | 0.3 km |
| Dublin | Ireland | 131 km | 2.2 km |
| Holehead | United Kingdom | 191 km | 3.8 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Belfast is October (an average of 116 mm), the driest is April (60 mm). On average 1,069 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Dublin weather radar140 km
- Glasgow weather radar176 km
- Blackpool weather radar206 km
- Edinburgh weather radar229 km
- Preston weather radar229 km
- Liverpool weather radar233 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belfast?
The nearest weather radar is Castor Bay (United Kingdom), 29 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.3 km above the city.
How often does the Belfast 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 Belfast?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, October is the wettest month (116 mm) and April the driest (60 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