Ghana lightning map
Coastal West Africa's wet-season convection drives frequent, intense thunderstorms over Accra and Kumasi.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Ghana — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Ghana
Coastal West Africa's wet-season convection drives frequent, intense thunderstorms over Accra and Kumasi.
- Peak season
- April–October
- Region
- Africa
Cities in Ghana
Lightning safety in Ghana
When storms build across Ghana, 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 Ghana — home, work, the kids' school.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Ghana?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI 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 Ghana in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Ghana?
Lightning is most frequent April–October in Ghana.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Ghana?
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.