Vaasa weather radar
The radar map centred on Vaasa: 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 Vimpeli (Finland), 111 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.7 km above the city, so rain and storms show up well, while light drizzle or fine snow may look weaker on the map.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vimpeli | Finland | 111 km | 1.7 km |
| Kankaanpää | Finland | 150 km | 2.6 km |
| Örnsköldsvik | Sweden | 171 km | 3.2 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Vaasa is July (an average of 82 mm), the driest is March (38 mm). On average 727 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Umeå weather radar106 km
- Pori weather radar180 km
- Tampere weather radar210 km
- Jyväskylä weather radar230 km
- Oulu weather radar284 km
- Turku weather radar296 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vaasa?
The nearest weather radar is Vimpeli (Finland), 111 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.7 km above the city.
How often does the Vaasa 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 Vaasa?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (82 mm) and March the driest (38 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