Chicago weather radar
The radar map centred on Chicago: 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 Chicago (United States), 49 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | United States | 49 km | 0.6 km |
| Milwaukee | United States | 143 km | 2.4 km |
| Fort Wayne | United States | 171 km | 3.2 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Chicago is May (an average of 119 mm), the driest is January (47 mm). On average 981 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Naperville weather radar44 km
- Joliet weather radar55 km
- Elgin weather radar57 km
- South Bend weather radar116 km
- Rockford weather radar128 km
- Milwaukee weather radar131 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chicago?
The nearest weather radar is Chicago (United States), 49 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city.
How often does the Chicago 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 Chicago?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, May is the wettest month (119 mm) and January the driest (47 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