Belmont, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belmont, Belknap County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 161 days in the Belknap forecast zone and Belknap County — the most common reported hazard around Belmont, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 161 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2020 | Sep 27, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2023 | Aug 7, 2008 · 1 death · $700,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Oct 2017 | Apr 16, 2007 · $685,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Dec 2023 | Oct 8, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Jan 7, 1998 · $3.8 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Belknap forecast zone and Belknap County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belmont get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Belmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeport 2 weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.1 | 12.8 | 18.8 | 16.9 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Belmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 69 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Belmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 69 mi east-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 104 mi south | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Belmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belmont, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 14 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 26, 2022.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Belmont's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Belmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belmont, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 69 miles east-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belmont the lowest scan from KGYX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Belmont free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Belmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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