Uganda lightning map
The shores of Lake Victoria see some of the most frequent thunderstorms on the planet; Kampala storms almost year-round.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Uganda — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Uganda
Uganda wraps the northern shore of Lake Victoria, whose nightly lake-breeze convergence makes the basin one of the most lightning-struck regions anywhere — the town of Kampala and the lakeshore record thunder on a large share of all days. Activity peaks in the two rainy seasons but never really stops. The live distance and trend to the nearest strike are the numbers that matter here.
- Peak season
- March–May, September–November
- Region
- Africa
Cities in Uganda
Lightning safety in Uganda
When storms build across Uganda, 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 Uganda.
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 Uganda?
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 Uganda in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Uganda?
Lightning is most frequent March–May, September–November in Uganda.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Uganda?
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.