Wichita weather radar
The radar map centred on Wichita: 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 Wichita (United States), 10 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.1 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | United States | 10 km | 0.1 km |
| Vance Afb | United States | 127 km | 2.1 km |
| Topeka | United States | 174 km | 3.3 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Wichita is May (an average of 131 mm), the driest is January (24 mm). On average 850 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Tulsa weather radar209 km
- Topeka weather radar209 km
- Broken Arrow weather radar228 km
- Oklahoma City weather radar248 km
- Olathe weather radar256 km
- Overland Park weather radar273 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wichita?
The nearest weather radar is Wichita (United States), 10 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.1 km above the city.
How often does the Wichita 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 Wichita?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, May is the wettest month (131 mm) and January the driest (24 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