Australia Rainfall Map — Live Radar & Official BOM 24hr–12mo Totals
Live Australian rainfall radar plus the Bureau of Meteorology's official rainfall analysis
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Instant push, email & SMS alerts for your location — aggregated from BOM, JTWC, Geoscience Australia, USGS and AFAC/state fire agencies, matched with PostGIS spatial queries.
One interactive Australian rainfall map with a built-in period filter. Pick Now for a live RainViewer radar mosaic refreshed every 10 minutes, or switch to 24h, 7d, 30d, 3mo or 12mo to see the Bureau of Meteorology's official gauge-corrected accumulation for that window.
Australia rainfall map
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How to read the two maps together
- Start with the live radar map to see where rain bands, thunderstorms and tropical systems are active right now. Use the opacity slider to dim the overlay and see the underlying coastline and state boundaries.
- Drop down to the BOM panel for actual millimetre totals. Toggle 24 hr / 7 day / 30 day / 3 mo / 12 mo to compare a single storm against weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall.
- Match the BOM colour scale — light blue and green are light totals, yellow and orange moderate, red and purple heavy. Decile and anomaly companion maps are available via the "View on BOM" link.
- Compare windows — flip between 24 hr and 7 day on the BOM panel to see whether a storm was a one-off, or between 30 day and 12 month to see whether a region is trending wet or dry.
- Cross-check with raw gauges using the Weather Chaser and BOM station links below if you need exact single-station readings rather than the gridded analysis.
Compare with raw gauge data
The maps above show satellite-derived rates (NASA) and gauge-corrected gridded totals (BOM). For raw single-station observations from individual rain gauges, use the sources below.
The Weather Chaser - Recent Rainfall Maps
Interactive recent rainfall maps showing observations from weather stations across Australia. View 1-day, 7-day, and monthly rainfall totals with color-coded visualization. Features zoom controls, station-specific data, and comparison tools for tracking precipitation patterns across different time periods.
View Weather Chaser Rainfall MapsBOM - Australian Rainfall Maps
Official Bureau of Meteorology recent and historical rainfall maps for Australia. Access daily, monthly, seasonal, and annual rainfall observations and averages. Includes decile maps, anomaly charts, and long-term rainfall statistics for climate analysis and agricultural planning.
View BOM Rainfall MapsRecent Rainfall by Region
Eastern Australia
Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania benefit from high weather station density in populated coastal areas and agricultural regions. Recent rainfall observations provide detailed coverage from Cairns to Hobart, tracking coastal systems, orographic rainfall, and inland precipitation events.
Western Australia
Western Australia's vast area features concentrated station networks around Perth and agricultural regions in the southwest, with sparser coverage across the arid interior. Recent observations capture winter rainfall systems, tropical influences in the north, and sporadic inland precipitation.
Northern Australia
Northern Territory's rainfall observations track dramatic seasonal variations from monsoon downpours during the wet season to near-zero rainfall in the dry. Stations monitor tropical lows, thunderstorm activity, and monsoonal rainfall across Darwin, Katherine, and Alice Springs regions.
Southern Australia
South Australia's observation network covers Adelaide and surrounding agricultural districts, plus key locations in the arid north. Recent rainfall data captures frontal systems from the Southern Ocean, cut-off lows, and occasional inland thunderstorm activity.
Rainfall Data Applications
Agriculture & Farming
Track rainfall totals for crop irrigation planning, pasture management, and soil moisture assessment. Monitor local station observations to make informed decisions about planting, harvesting, and water resource allocation.
Water Management
Essential data for catchment managers, dam operators, and water authorities. Recent rainfall observations inform reservoir management, flood risk assessment, and water allocation decisions across municipal and agricultural systems.
Flood & Drought Monitoring
Identify areas experiencing heavy rainfall events or prolonged dry conditions. Recent totals help assess flood risk, track drought severity, and support emergency management planning across vulnerable regions.
About Recent Rainfall Observations
Recent rainfall data displays actual measured precipitation from Australia's comprehensive network of automated weather stations and manual rain gauges. Unlike forecast maps that predict future rainfall, observation data shows what has already fallen, providing ground-truth information for weather analysis, agricultural planning, water management, and climate monitoring.
Weather stations measure rainfall using calibrated tipping-bucket rain gauges or manual gauges read by trained observers. Automated stations report observations hourly or more frequently, while manual stations typically report daily at 9am local time. All data undergoes quality control checks before publication to ensure accuracy and reliability.
The density of weather stations varies across Australia, with metropolitan areas and agricultural regions having numerous closely-spaced stations, while remote inland and northern areas have sparser coverage. When interpreting rainfall data, remember that each observation represents a point measurement - actual rainfall can vary significantly over short distances, particularly with isolated thunderstorms or orographic effects near hills and mountains.
Real Observation Data
View actual measured rainfall totals from calibrated weather stations across Australia, not forecasts or estimates. Data sourced from Bureau of Meteorology and partner weather networks.
Comprehensive Station Coverage
Access rainfall observations from thousands of weather stations spanning all Australian states and territories, from coastal cities to inland agricultural regions.
Multiple Time Periods
Compare rainfall accumulation across different timeframes including 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour, and weekly totals to identify trends and patterns.
Interactive Exploration
Zoom, pan, and click individual weather stations to explore detailed rainfall data for any location. Perfect for agriculture, water management, and weather analysis.