Swansea weather radar
The radar map centred on Swansea: 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 Crug y Gorllwyn (United Kingdom), 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crug y Gorllwyn | United Kingdom | 53 km | 0.6 km |
| Cobbacombe Cross | United Kingdom | 81 km | 1.1 km |
| Clee Hill | United Kingdom | 126 km | 2 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Swansea is December (an average of 125 mm), the driest is April (60 mm). On average 1,103 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Cardiff weather radar55 km
- Newport weather radar65 km
- Bristol weather radar95 km
- Exeter weather radar104 km
- Bath weather radar113 km
- Gloucester weather radar120 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Swansea?
The nearest weather radar is Crug y Gorllwyn (United Kingdom), 53 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city.
How often does the Swansea 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 Swansea?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, December is the wettest month (125 mm) and April the driest (60 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