Real-Time Rain Map
See exactly where rain is falling right now, how heavy it is, and where it’s headed — updated continuously, anywhere on Earth.
Track Rainfall Anywhere on Earth, Live
A real-time rain map shows exactly where precipitation is falling right now, how heavy it is, and where it’s headed next. Instead of waiting for a forecast to update, you can watch rain bands, showers, and storm cells move across the map minute by minute.
How the Rain Map Works
This live radar blends satellite precipitation estimates with ground-based weather station and radar data, then updates continuously so the map you see reflects current conditions rather than a static forecast. Color intensity indicates rainfall rate, from light drizzle to heavy downpours, making it easy to spot approaching storms at a glance.
Why Use a Live Rain Map
Trip Planning
Check whether rain will hit your route or destination before you head out.
Outdoor Events
Time activities around passing showers instead of cancelling for good.
Commuting
See if a shower will pass before you leave, or if it’s better to wait 15 minutes.
Storm Tracking
Follow the movement and intensity of rain bands ahead of severe weather.
Agriculture
Monitor rainfall patterns relevant to irrigation and field work scheduling.
Outdoor Work
Decide whether to pause construction or protect materials before rain arrives.
Rain Map vs. Wind and Lightning Maps
Rain, wind, lightning, and temperature each tell a different part of the weather story. Pair this rain map with our real-time wind map to see what’s driving a storm system, our real-time lightning map to track electrical activity inside the same storm, our real-time temperature map to see the conditions around it, or our real-time air quality map to see how rain is affecting pollution levels.
Popular Radar Locations
Jump straight to a live, city-centred rain radar: New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Berlin, Sydney, or Toronto — or browse all 3,300+ radar locations by country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the rain map update?
The map refreshes continuously, blending live radar and satellite data so precipitation you see reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast.
Is this rain radar free to use?
Yes, the live rain map is completely free and does not require an account or app download.
Does the rain map work outside the United States?
Yes, coverage is global, blending radar data where available with satellite-based precipitation estimates everywhere else.
Why does the map sometimes show nothing when it is raining?
Light drizzle, distance from a radar station, or a brief refresh delay can all cause a temporary mismatch between the map and what is actually falling outside. See our guide on why rain radar sometimes shows nothing for details.
What do the colors on the map mean?
Colors represent rainfall intensity, from light blues and greens for drizzle to oranges and reds for heavy downpours. Our guide to reading a rain radar map breaks down the full scale.
In Conclusion
Whether you’re deciding on an umbrella, planning an event, or monitoring an incoming storm, a real-time rain map turns raw meteorological data into an intuitive, immediately useful picture of the sky above you.