Washington weather radar
The radar map centred on Washington: 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 Sterling (United States), 40 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.4 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | United States | 40 km | 0.4 km |
| Dover Afb | United States | 138 km | 2.3 km |
| Norfolk Rich | United States | 213 km | 4.5 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Washington is June (an average of 119 mm), the driest is January (68 mm). On average 1,154 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
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FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Washington?
The nearest weather radar is Sterling (United States), 40 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.4 km above the city.
How often does the Washington 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 Washington?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, June is the wettest month (119 mm) and January 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
NOAA/NWS Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS), public domain. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources