New Orleans weather radar
The radar map centred on New Orleans: 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 New Orleans (United States), 49 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | United States | 49 km | 0.6 km |
| Hammond Municipal Airport | United States | 70 km | 0.9 km |
| Mobile | United States | 194 km | 3.9 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in New Orleans is August (an average of 190 mm), the driest is November (76 mm). On average 1,534 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Baton Rouge weather radar120 km
- Lafayette weather radar189 km
- Mobile weather radar212 km
- Jackson weather radar261 km
- Beaumont weather radar388 km
- Tuscaloosa weather radar433 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Orleans?
The nearest weather radar is New Orleans (United States), 49 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city.
How often does the New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, August is the wettest month (190 mm) and November the driest (76 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