Jacksonville, on Florida’s northeast Atlantic coast, receives around 1,320 mm (about 52 inches) of rain a year, with a clear summer wet season driven by daily sea-breeze thunderstorms and direct exposure to Atlantic hurricanes from June through November. The St. Johns River, which runs unusually north through the city, has a history of both hurricane-driven storm surge and heavy-rain flooding, a combined risk underscored by Hurricane Irma in 2017 which caused record river flooding downtown. Because the city faces both routine summer thunderstorms and the more serious tropical threat, radar tracking matters throughout the entire wet season, not just during named storms. NWS Doppler radar KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) covers the region.
Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Jacksonville right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Jacksonville, Florida in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Jacksonville, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Jacksonville rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Jacksonville?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Florida are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Jacksonville or pass by.
Is this Jacksonville rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.