Charlotte weather radar
The radar map centred on Charlotte: 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 Greer (United States), 131 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 2.2 km above the city, so rain and storms show up well, while light drizzle or fine snow may look weaker on the map.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greer | United States | 131 km | 2.2 km |
| Columbia | United States | 144 km | 2.5 km |
| Roanoke | United States | 206 km | 4.3 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Charlotte is July (an average of 111 mm), the driest is October (79 mm). On average 1,145 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Winston-Salem weather radar111 km
- High Point weather radar111 km
- Greensboro weather radar134 km
- Columbia weather radar137 km
- Fayetteville weather radar180 km
- Durham weather radar195 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Charlotte?
The nearest weather radar is Greer (United States), 131 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 2.2 km above the city.
How often does the Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (111 mm) and October the driest (79 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