SITTINGBOURNE RAINFALL RADAR

About this rainfall radar

This map shows the latest rainfall detected by the UK’s national radar network, updated every 15 minutes. Each image is usually available about 15 minutes after it was captured, and this viewer plays the frames as a simple timeline.

Radar measures how much energy is reflected back from raindrops, hail or snow. Brighter colours mean heavier rainfall, while unshaded areas are generally dry.

Local notes for Sittingbourne

Radar coverage across Kent is strong, and Sittingbourne sits well within range of several radar sites. The North Downs can occasionally reduce returns to the south or southwest, and very light drizzle may not always be detected.

Update frequency

This radar is produced by the UK’s national network operated by the Met Office, Met Éireann, and Jersey Met. Scans are taken every 15 minutes, but each image normally appears about 15 minutes after it was captured. As a result, new frames usually show up shortly after 00, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour.