Tucson weather radar
The radar map centred on Tucson: 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 Tucson (United States), 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | United States | 46 km | 0.5 km |
| Phoenix | United States | 138 km | 2.3 km |
| Flagstaff | United States | 263 km | 6.4 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Tucson is July (an average of 82 mm), the driest is May (4 mm). On average 324 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Nogales weather radar102 km
- Chandler weather radar148 km
- Mesa weather radar158 km
- Phoenix weather radar173 km
- Glendale weather radar188 km
- Surprise weather radar204 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tucson?
The nearest weather radar is Tucson (United States), 46 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.5 km above the city.
How often does the Tucson 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 Tucson?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (82 mm) and May the driest (4 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