Mexico lightning map
Mexico's wet season fires near-daily afternoon thunderstorms across the highlands and both coasts from May to October.
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Detected from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data. Aggregate count for Mexico — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Mexico
Mexico is one of the most thunderstorm-active countries in the Americas. From May to October, the wet season brings near-daily afternoon and evening storms over the central highlands around Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, while the Gulf and Pacific coasts add tropical downpours and hurricane-season lightning. Storms build fast over the mountains and strike hard, so the live distance to the nearest flash and whether it is closing in are what keep you safe.
- Peak season
- May–October
- Region
- Americas
Cities in Mexico
Lightning safety in Mexico
When storms build across Mexico, 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 Mexico.
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.
Free · iPhone and iPad
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Mexico?
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 Mexico in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Mexico?
Lightning is most frequent May–October in Mexico.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Mexico?
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.