Rochester weather radar
The radar map centred on Rochester: 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 Buffalo (United States), 94 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.3 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | United States | 94 km | 1.3 km |
| Fort Drum | United States | 170 km | 3.2 km |
| Binghamton | United States | 170 km | 3.2 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Rochester is October (an average of 100 mm), the driest is February (56 mm). On average 948 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Amherst weather radar98 km
- Buffalo weather radar107 km
- Syracuse weather radar120 km
- Oshawa weather radar129 km
- St. Catharines weather radar132 km
- Ajax weather radar138 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rochester?
The nearest weather radar is Buffalo (United States), 94 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.3 km above the city.
How often does the Rochester 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 Rochester?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, October is the wettest month (100 mm) and February the driest (56 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