Guatemala lightning map
Guatemala's rainy season fires near-daily afternoon thunderstorms over the highlands and Pacific slope from May to October.
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Detected from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data. Aggregate count for Guatemala — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Guatemala
Guatemala's lightning follows the Central American rainy season. From May to October, tropical heat and moisture build near-daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms over the volcanic highlands around Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango and along the Pacific slope. Storms here form quickly over steep terrain and strike well ahead of the rain, so the live distance to the nearest flash — and whether it is closing in — is the clearest signal of danger.
- Peak season
- May–October
- Region
- Americas
Cities in Guatemala
Lightning safety in Guatemala
When storms build across Guatemala, 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 Guatemala — home, work, the kids' school.
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Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Guatemala?
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 Guatemala in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Guatemala?
Lightning is most frequent May–October in Guatemala.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Guatemala?
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.