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Thunderstorm season near Laredo
Laredo sits in Texas, which averages about 45 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.8× the national average of 25. Lightning near Laredo is most frequent April–October.
- TX thunderstorm days/yr
- 45
- Peak season
- April–October
- vs US average
- 1.8×
- Metro population
- ~260K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Laredo sits
Laredo sits on low coastal-plain terrain near 469 ft, about 105 mi from open water, so humid air keeps the warm season active with lightning.
NOAA logged 2 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Laredo since 2015.
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~105 mi
- Terrain
- Near-coastal plain
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Laredo
When thunderstorms build over Laredo, 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.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Laredo?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Laredo, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Laredo 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 Laredo?
Laredo sees the most lightning April–October, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Laredo?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Laredo, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.