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Thunderstorm season near Amman

Amman sits in Jordan, where lightning is most frequent October–April. 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.

Where Amman sits

At about 780 m and roughly 111 km inland, Amman's storms are typically heat-driven and quick to develop.

Elevation

780 m

Distance to coast

~111 km

Terrain

Elevated interior

Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.

Lightning safety in Amman

When thunderstorms build over Amman, 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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Nearby lightning maps

• Zarqa, JO
• Irbid, JO
• Aqaba, JO
• All of Jordan →