StrikeCast

Connecticut lightning map

Connecticut's thunderstorms cluster in summer afternoons, often along cold fronts and sea-breeze boundaries pushing across southern New England.

Cities in Connecticut

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Frequently asked

How many thunderstorm days does Connecticut get?

Connecticut averages about 25 thunderstorm days a year, versus a US average near 25. Activity peaks June–August.

When is thunderstorm season in Connecticut?

Lightning is most frequent June–August in Connecticut.