Is lightning near Medellín right now?
~94 kmnearest strike to Medellín→ Holding steady
151 strikes within 161 km in the last hour.
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Thunderstorm season near Medellín
Medellín sits in Colombia, where lightning is most frequent March–May, September–November. 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.
Where Medellín sits
At about 1,494 m and roughly 193 km inland, Medellín's storms are typically heat-driven and quick to develop.
- Elevation
- 1,494 m
- Distance to coast
- ~193 km
- Terrain
- Elevated interior
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Medellín
When thunderstorms build over Medellín, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a city-wide count. Use 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 far away is the nearest lightning to Medellín?
StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Medellín, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Medellín right now?
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 distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.
When is thunderstorm season in Medellín?
Medellín sees the most lightning March–May, September–November, the height of Colombia's storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Medellín?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Medellín, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.
Nearby lightning maps
Data: NOAA GOES GLM.