Drops Radar – Rain Radar live

Will it rain soon? How hard? And when will it stop?

Drops Radar answers that with real radar measurements – live rain radar and nowcast, updated by the minute depending on your region. No vague forecasts, just what's happening right now and what's coming in the next 120 minutes.


WHY DROPS RADAR IS DIFFERENT

Most weather apps show you forecast models that update only every 3–6 hours. Drops Radar uses ground-based radar stations instead – meaning you see what's happening now and what's coming in the next 120 minutes.

- Current radar measurements instead of outdated forecasts
- Frequent updates from over 370 radar stations
- Nowcasting: precise short-term forecast for the next 1–2 hours
- Virga detection: shows whether the rain actually reaches the ground


WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH DROPS RADAR

Live Rain Radar
Interactive map with current radar data for Germany, Europe, and the USA. See exactly where it's raining – and where the precipitation is heading.

Nowcast Chart
Your personal 120-minute rain radar as a clear bar chart. See at a glance: When does it start? How heavy will it get? When is it over?

Precipitation Risk
24-hour probability curve for rain and snowfall – so you know whether it's worth taking an umbrella.

Weather Alerts
4-level warning system from light to extreme. You decide which level you want to be notified at.

Home Screen Widgets
Daily forecast, weekly overview, precipitation risk, and Live Activity – your key weather data always in view, without opening the app.

7-Day Forecast
Compact weekly overview with temperature, precipitation, and snowfall forecast.


COVERAGE & DATA SOURCES

- Germany: 17 DWD stations, 1 km resolution, every 5 min
- USA: 160 NEXRAD/MRMS stations, 1–2 km, every 2 min
- Europe: 200+ OPERA stations from 30+ countries, 2 km, every 15 min
- Worldwide: satellite data (GSMaP) as fallback, every 30 min

The best available data source is automatically selected for your location.


DROPS RADAR PRO

Start with a 7-day free trial – cancel anytime.

Pro unlocks:
- All widgets and Live Activity
- Detailed nowcast data with dBZ scale
- Snowfall and precipitation risk charts
- Full alert configuration
- Ad-free experience

Available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase.

Available in English, German, French, and Spanish.