Phoenix weather radar
The radar map centred on Phoenix: 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 Phoenix (United States), 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | United States | 41 km | 0.5 km |
| Flagstaff | United States | 149 km | 2.6 km |
| Tucson | United States | 219 km | 4.7 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Phoenix is August (an average of 34 mm), the driest is June (2 mm). On average 255 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Glendale weather radar14 km
- Mesa weather radar24 km
- Chandler weather radar27 km
- Surprise weather radar31 km
- Tucson weather radar173 km
- Nogales weather radar261 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Phoenix?
The nearest weather radar is Phoenix (United States), 41 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.5 km above the city.
How often does the Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, August is the wettest month (34 mm) and June the driest (2 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