Honolulu weather radar

The radar map centred on Honolulu: 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.

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 Molokai (United States), 73 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.

RadarCountryDistanceBeam height over the city
MolokaiUnited States73 km1 km
South KauaiUnited States187 km3.7 km
KamuelaUnited States253 km6 km

Rain and snow through the year

The wettest month in Honolulu is March (an average of 95 mm), the driest is June (37 mm). On average 772 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.

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Weather radar for nearby cities

FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Honolulu?

The nearest weather radar is Molokai (United States), 73 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1 km above the city.

How often does the Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, March is the wettest month (95 mm) and June the driest (37 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