Niigata weather radar
The radar map centred on Niigata: 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 map for Niigata shows the combined image of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) radar network, which merges data from many radars at once. New image every 5 minutes.
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Niigata is December (an average of 215 mm), the driest is May (85 mm). On average 1,703 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
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FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Niigata?
Niigata is covered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) radar network. The map shows the combined image from many radars, so it does not depend on a single one.
How often does the Niigata 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 Niigata?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, December is the wettest month (215 mm) and May the driest (85 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.
Data sources
出典：気象庁ホームページ（高解像度降水ナウキャスト）を加工して作成. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources