Bolivia lightning map
Bolivia's eastern lowlands around Santa Cruz storm fiercely in summer, while the high altiplano sees dramatic afternoon lightning over La Paz.
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Detected from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data. Aggregate count for Bolivia — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Bolivia
Bolivia spans the high Andean altiplano and the tropical eastern lowlands, and both fire lightning in the November-to-March wet season. The lowlands around Santa Cruz see some of South America's most intense thunderstorms as Amazon moisture meets cold southerly surges, while La Paz and El Alto get sharp afternoon storms at altitude. Cochabamba sits between the two regimes. Because these storms build fast over rugged terrain, the live nearest-strike distance is the safer guide than thunder echoing across the valleys.
- Peak season
- November–March
- Region
- Americas
Cities in Bolivia
Lightning safety in Bolivia
When storms build across Bolivia, 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
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Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Bolivia?
StrikeCast reads NOAA GOES-GLM 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 Bolivia in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Bolivia?
Lightning is most frequent November–March in Bolivia.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Bolivia?
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.