RainViewer: Global weather radar map with live rain and snow animation. US Drought Monitor: Weekly map of drought conditions across the United States.
| RainViewer | US Drought Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide (where radar exists) | United States |
| Updates | Live / real time | Weekly |
| Data source | National weather radar networks | NDMC, USDA and NOAA |
| Made by | RainViewer | National Drought Mitigation Center |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with RainViewer
- Live radar mosaic from many countries
- Past and near-future animation
- Rain and snow alerts in the app
What you can do with US Drought Monitor
- Weekly drought classification
- Compare with past weeks and years
- State and county summaries
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.