Jordan lightning map
Jordan's thunderstorms come with winter, when Mediterranean low-pressure systems push rain and lightning over the highlands around Amman and Irbid.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Jordan — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Jordan
Jordan's lightning season runs through the cooler months. From October to April, low-pressure systems crossing the eastern Mediterranean bring bands of rain and thunderstorms over the western highlands, where Amman, Zarqa and Irbid sit, while the desert east and the Aqaba coast see storms less often but sometimes with flash floods. These storms can build quickly over the hills, so the live distance to the nearest strike and whether it is approaching are a better guide than a seasonal average.
- Peak season
- October–April
- Region
- Middle East
Cities in Jordan
Lightning safety in Jordan
When storms build across Jordan, 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 & alerts — in your pocket.
Distance to the nearest strike, a storm card on your iPhone Lock Screen (iOS 18+), and a free alert for one place you save anywhere in Jordan.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Get the iPhone app
Point your phone camera at the code. It opens StrikeCast on the App Store.
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Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Jordan?
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 Jordan in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Jordan?
Lightning is most frequent October–April in Jordan.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Jordan?
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.