Oulu weather radar
The radar map centred on Oulu: 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.
EUMETNET OPERA (CC BY 4.0) · NOAA/NWS MRMS · ECCC · 出典：気象庁ホームページ · NASA GPM IMERG / GIBS · NOAA GOES GLM · EUMETSAT MTG LI (CC BY 4.0) · OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is Utajärvi (Finland), 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utajärvi | Finland | 48 km | 0.6 km |
| Luleå (Rosvik) | Sweden | 174 km | 3.3 km |
| Vimpeli | Finland | 227 km | 5 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Oulu is July (an average of 83 mm), the driest is February (39 mm). On average 731 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Rovaniemi weather radar166 km
- Kuopio weather radar259 km
- Umeå weather radar282 km
- Vaasa weather radar284 km
- Jyväskylä weather radar308 km
- Joensuu weather radar341 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oulu?
The nearest weather radar is Utajärvi (Finland), 48 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city.
How often does the Oulu 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 Oulu?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (83 mm) and February the driest (39 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