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Live lightning strike map near Pearl City
Strikes · NOAA GOES-GLM

Thunderstorm season near Pearl City

Pearl City sits in Hawaii, which averages about 8 thunderstorm days a yearbelow the US average of 25. Lightning near Pearl City is most frequent November–April.

HI thunderstorm days/yr
8
Peak season
November–April
vs US average
0.3×

State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.

Lightning safety in Pearl City

When thunderstorms build over Pearl City, 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

Distance, trend & alerts — in your pocket.

GPS-precise distance to the nearest strike, live approaching/moving-away trend, and a push alert before the storm reaches you — no need to keep the app open.

StrikeCast app: 6 mi nearest strike — approaching
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Frequently asked

How far away is the nearest lightning to Pearl City?

StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Pearl City, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.

Is it safe to be outside in Pearl City 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 Pearl City?

Pearl City sees the most lightning November–April, averaging about undefined thunderstorm days a year.

Can I get lightning alerts for Pearl City?

Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Pearl City, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.

Nearby lightning maps