Is lightning near Quetzaltenango right now?
~65 kmnearest strike to Quetzaltenango↗ Approaching
21 strikes within 161 km in the last hour.
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Thunderstorm season near Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango sits in Guatemala, where lightning is most frequent May–October. 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.
Where Quetzaltenango sits
Perched around 2,333 m and roughly 74 km inland, Quetzaltenango gets terrain-driven afternoon convection — storms build over high ground and move quickly.
- Elevation
- 2,333 m
- Distance to coast
- ~74 km
- Terrain
- High elevation
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Quetzaltenango
When thunderstorms build over Quetzaltenango, 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.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Quetzaltenango?
StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Quetzaltenango, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango sees the most lightning May–October, the height of Guatemala's storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Quetzaltenango?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Quetzaltenango, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.
Nearby lightning maps
Data: NOAA GOES GLM.