Himawari Real-time Web: Live full-disk images of Asia and the Pacific from Japan's weather satellite. RainViewer: Global weather radar map with live rain and snow animation.
| Himawari Real-time Web | RainViewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Asia–Pacific | Worldwide (where radar exists) |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | Himawari geostationary satellite (JMA) | National weather radar networks |
| Made by | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) | RainViewer |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Himawari Real-time Web
- Full-disk images every 10 minutes
- Zoom to full resolution
- Animate recent images
- Archive browsing
What you can do with RainViewer
- Live radar mosaic from many countries
- Past and near-future animation
- Rain and snow alerts in the app
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.