Oman lightning map
Oman's lightning builds over the Hajar mountains on summer afternoons, while winter troughs and occasional cyclones bring storms to the coasts.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Oman — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Oman
Oman runs several storm regimes. In summer, afternoon thunderstorms form over the Hajar mountains around Nizwa and spill toward the Batinah coast and Sohar; in winter, troughs bring occasional storms to Muscat; and in the transition months, tropical cyclones from the Arabian Sea can reach Salalah and the south. Because mountain storms grow within an hour, the live distance to the nearest strike and its trend are more useful than any monthly average.
- Peak season
- June–September
- Region
- Middle East
Cities in Oman
Lightning safety in Oman
When storms build across Oman, 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 Oman.
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 Oman?
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 Oman in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Oman?
Lightning is most frequent June–September in Oman.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Oman?
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.