Plymouth weather radar
The radar map centred on Plymouth: 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 Cobbacombe Cross (United Kingdom), 82 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.1 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbacombe Cross | United Kingdom | 82 km | 1.1 km |
| Predannack | United Kingdom | 87 km | 1.2 km |
| Crug y Gorllwyn | United Kingdom | 180 km | 3.5 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Plymouth is December (an average of 131 mm), the driest is April (68 mm). On average 1,164 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Exeter weather radar59 km
- Swansea weather radar140 km
- Cardiff weather radar141 km
- Newport weather radar157 km
- Bristol weather radar162 km
- Bournemouth weather radar165 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plymouth?
The nearest weather radar is Cobbacombe Cross (United Kingdom), 82 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.1 km above the city.
How often does the Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, December is the wettest month (131 mm) and April the driest (68 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