StrikeCast

Is lightning near Agadir right now?

Storm season in Agadir peaks September–November, March–May.

Free push alert when lightning approaches Agadir. Your exact location and alerts live in the app.

Live lightning strike map near Agadir
Strikes · EUMETSAT MTG-LI

Thunderstorm season near Agadir

Agadir sits in Morocco, where lightning is most frequent September–November, March–May. Morocco's storms build over the Atlas mountains and arrive with autumn and spring Atlantic systems along the coast.

Where Agadir sits

At roughly 35 m and right on the coast, Agadir sees storms fed by warm, moist onshore air, so lightning often arrives ahead of the downpour.

Elevation
35 m
Distance to coast
On the coast
Terrain
Coastal

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

Lightning safety in Agadir

When thunderstorms build over Agadir, 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.

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 saved place — no need to keep the app open.

StrikeCast app: the nearest lightning strike is 6 miles away, shown on a small radar
StrikeCast on the iPhone Lock Screen: an alert for lightning within 5 miles of Home and a storm card showing about 3 miles to the nearest strike
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Frequently asked

How far away is the nearest lightning to Agadir?

StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Agadir, updated continuously from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.

Is it safe to be outside in Agadir 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 Agadir?

Agadir sees the most lightning September–November, March–May, the height of Morocco's storm season.

Can I get lightning alerts for Agadir?

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

Nearby lightning maps

Data: EUMETSAT MTG-LI.