Columbus weather radar
The radar map centred on Columbus: 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 Cincinnati (United States), 93 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.3 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | United States | 93 km | 1.3 km |
| Cleveland | United States | 188 km | 3.7 km |
| Charleston | United States | 214 km | 4.6 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Columbus is May (an average of 105 mm), the driest is February (62 mm). On average 985 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Dayton weather radar104 km
- Cincinnati weather radar160 km
- Meads weather radar174 km
- Akron weather radar177 km
- Toledo weather radar195 km
- Cleveland weather radar203 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Columbus?
The nearest weather radar is Cincinnati (United States), 93 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.3 km above the city.
How often does the Columbus 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 Columbus?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, May is the wettest month (105 mm) and February the driest (62 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