Is lightning near Lakewood right now?
Storm season in Lakewood peaks May–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Lakewood
Lakewood sits in Colorado, which averages about 45 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.8× the national average of 25. Lightning near Lakewood is most frequent May–August.
- CO thunderstorm days/yr
- 45
- Peak season
- May–August
- vs US average
- 1.8×
- Metro population
- ~156K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Lakewood sits
Perched around 5,522 ft and roughly 740 mi inland, Lakewood gets terrain-driven afternoon convection — storms build over high ground and move quickly.
NOAA logged 11 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Lakewood since 2015 — including 25 injuries and 3 deaths.
- Elevation
- 5,522 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~740 mi
- Terrain
- High elevation
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Lakewood
When thunderstorms build over Lakewood, 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 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 Lakewood?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Lakewood, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood sees the most lightning May–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Lakewood?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Lakewood, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.