Bristol weather radar

The radar map centred on Bristol: 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.

Click the map to check precipitation at a spot
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Precipitation intensity
lightmoderateheavydownpour, stormpossible hail
Lightning, last 15 min: the Americas every minute (NOAA GOES GLM), Europe and Africa every 5 min (EUMETSAT MTG)

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Nearest weather radars

The nearest radar is Cobbacombe Cross (United Kingdom), 81 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.1 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.

RadarCountryDistanceBeam height over the city
Cobbacombe CrossUnited Kingdom81 km1.1 km
Dean HillUnited Kingdom81 km1.1 km
Clee HillUnited Kingdom105 km1.6 km

Rain and snow through the year

The wettest month in Bristol is November (an average of 86 mm), the driest is April (50 mm). On average 812 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.

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FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bristol?

The nearest weather radar is Cobbacombe Cross (United Kingdom), 81 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.1 km above the city.

How often does the Bristol 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 Bristol?

Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, November is the wettest month (86 mm) and April the driest (50 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

What the radar showsHow to read the storm radar

See also