Is lightning near Barquisimeto right now?
~26 kmnearest strike to Barquisimeto↗ Approaching
55 strikes within 161 km in the last hour.
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Thunderstorm season near Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto sits in Venezuela, where lightning is most frequent May–November. Venezuela holds the planet's lightning crown. Where the Catatumbo river meets Lake Maracaibo, a nightly collision of mountain breezes and warm lake air produces the Catatumbo lightning — storms that flash for hours on up to 260 nights a year, the highest lightning density measured anywhere on Earth. Beyond Maracaibo, Caracas, Valencia and the interior see frequent wet-season storms from May to November. With lightning this relentless, the live distance to the nearest strike and its trend are the numbers that matter.
Where Barquisimeto sits
Barquisimeto sits on low coastal-plain terrain near 594 m, about 134 km from open water, so humid air keeps the warm season active with lightning.
- Elevation
- 594 m
- Distance to coast
- ~134 km
- Terrain
- Near-coastal plain
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Barquisimeto
When thunderstorms build over Barquisimeto, 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.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Barquisimeto?
StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Barquisimeto, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto sees the most lightning May–November, the height of Venezuela's storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Barquisimeto?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Barquisimeto, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.
Nearby lightning maps
Data: NOAA GOES GLM.