Algeria lightning map
Algeria's north sees its strongest storms in autumn, when a warm Mediterranean feeds intense lightning along the coast and the Tell Atlas.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Algeria — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Algeria
Algeria's lightning concentrates in the populated north. In autumn, cool air crossing a still-warm Mediterranean fires intense thunderstorms over Algiers, Oran, Annaba and the Tell Atlas, sometimes with flash floods, while the high plateaus around Sétif, Batna and Djelfa add spring and early-autumn afternoon storms. These systems build fast and can strike ahead of the rain, so the live distance to the nearest flash and its trend matter more than any seasonal average.
- Peak season
- September–December
- Region
- Africa
Cities in Algeria
Lightning safety in Algeria
When storms build across Algeria, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow the 30-30 rule: if thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, get indoors, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. StrikeCast surfaces the live distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
StrikeCast app
Distance & alerts — in your pocket.
Distance to the nearest strike, a storm card on your iPhone Lock Screen (iOS 18+), and a free alert for one place you save anywhere in Algeria.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Get the iPhone app
Point your phone camera at the code. It opens StrikeCast on the App Store.
Free · iPhone and iPad
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Algeria?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Algeria in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Algeria?
Lightning is most frequent September–December in Algeria.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Algeria?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.