Karlstad weather radar
The radar map centred on Karlstad: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 5 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 Vara (Sweden), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vara | Sweden | 131 km | 2.2 km |
| Leksand | Sweden | 168 km | 3.1 km |
| Hurum | Norway | 168 km | 3.1 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Karlstad is July (an average of 116 mm), the driest is March (47 mm). On average 949 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Örebro weather radar97 km
- Sarpsborg weather radar136 km
- Fredrikstad weather radar147 km
- Linköping weather radar162 km
- Oslo weather radar166 km
- Eskilstuna weather radar170 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Karlstad?
The nearest weather radar is Vara (Sweden), 131 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 2.2 km above the city.
How often does the Karlstad radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 5 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 Karlstad?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (116 mm) and March 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
EUMETNET OPERA radar composite via Open Radar Data, CC BY 4.0, data modified (reprojected, coloured). Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources