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Is lightning near Concord right now?

Storm season in Concord peaks June–August.

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

Live lightning strike map near Concord
Strikes · NOAA GOES-GLM

Thunderstorm season near Concord

Concord sits in New Hampshire, which averages about 20 thunderstorm days a year — below the national average of 25. Lightning near Concord is most frequent June–August.

NH thunderstorm days/yr
20
Peak season
June–August
vs US average
0.8×
Metro population
~44K

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

Where Concord sits

About 41 mi from the coast at roughly 289 ft, Concord sees moisture-fed storms through the warm months.

NOAA logged 15 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Concord since 2015 — including 1 injury.

Elevation
289 ft
Distance to coast
~41 mi
Terrain
Near-coastal plain

Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.

Lightning safety in Concord

When thunderstorms build over Concord, 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
StrikeCast push notification: Lightning 3 mi away — approaching
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Frequently asked

How far away is the nearest lightning to Concord?

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

Is it safe to be outside in Concord 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 Concord?

Concord sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.

Can I get lightning alerts for Concord?

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

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