Gwangyang weather radar
The radar map centred on Gwangyang: 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 Kunsan (United States), 146 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunsan | United States | 146 km | 2.5 km |
| Camp Humphreys | United States | 255 km | 6 km |
| Kadena | United States | 960 km | 62.4 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Gwangyang is July (an average of 291 mm), the driest is January (31 mm). On average 1,406 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Suncheon weather radar19 km
- Gwangju weather radar75 km
- Jeongeup weather radar102 km
- Jeonju weather radar110 km
- Mokpo weather radar120 km
- Iksan weather radar130 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gwangyang?
The nearest weather radar is Kunsan (United States), 146 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 2.5 km above the city.
How often does the Gwangyang 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 Gwangyang?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (291 mm) and January the driest (31 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