Colombia lightning map
Straddling the equator, Colombia storms almost year-round — and the lower Magdalena valley around Lake Tota and Chocó is among the most lightning-prone land on Earth.
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Detected from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data. Aggregate count for Colombia — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Colombia
Colombia's position on the equator gives it lightning in two rainy peaks — roughly March to May and September to November — though storms can fire any month. The humid Magdalena valley, the Pacific Chocó and the Andean slopes around Bogotá, Medellín and Cali see frequent, intense afternoon and overnight thunderstorms. Some of the highest flash densities ever recorded sit over Colombian terrain. Because these storms strike hard and often ahead of the rain, the live nearest-strike distance beats waiting for thunder.
- Peak season
- March–May, September–November
- Region
- Americas
Cities in Colombia
Lightning safety in Colombia
When storms build across Colombia, 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, trend & alerts — in your pocket.
GPS-precise distance to the nearest strike, live approaching/moving-away trend, and push alerts for every place that matters across Colombia — home, work, the kids' school.
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Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Colombia?
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 Colombia in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Colombia?
Lightning is most frequent March–May, September–November in Colombia.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Colombia?
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.