Zurich weather radar
The radar map centred on Zurich: 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.
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Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is Albis (Switzerland), 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albis | Switzerland | 11 km | 0.1 km |
| Feldberg | Germany | 68 km | 0.9 km |
| Weissfluhgipfel | Switzerland | 113 km | 1.7 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Zurich is August (an average of 146 mm), the driest is February (73 mm). On average 1,311 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Basel weather radar75 km
- Freiburg weather radar86 km
- Bern weather radar96 km
- Mulhouse weather radar100 km
- Reutlingen weather radar133 km
- Strasbourg weather radar146 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zurich?
The nearest weather radar is Albis (Switzerland), 11 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.1 km above the city.
How often does the Zurich 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 Zurich?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, August is the wettest month (146 mm) and February the driest (73 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