Lausanne weather radar
The radar map centred on Lausanne: 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 La Dole (Switzerland), 42 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.5 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Dole | Switzerland | 42 km | 0.5 km |
| Plaine Morte | Switzerland | 67 km | 0.9 km |
| Montancy | France | 99 km | 1.4 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Lausanne is May (an average of 126 mm), the driest is February (71 mm). On average 1,175 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Geneva weather radar51 km
- Bern weather radar79 km
- Besançon weather radar94 km
- Basel weather radar136 km
- Mulhouse weather radar147 km
- Dijon weather radar152 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lausanne?
The nearest weather radar is La Dole (Switzerland), 42 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.5 km above the city.
How often does the Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, May is the wettest month (126 mm) and February the driest (71 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