Is lightning near Everett right now?
Storm season in Everett peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Everett
Everett sits in Washington, which averages about 8 thunderstorm days a year — below the national average of 25. Lightning near Everett is most frequent June–August.
- WA thunderstorm days/yr
- 8
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 0.3×
- Metro population
- ~112K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Everett sits
Everett sits at about 92 ft on the coast, where sea-breeze convergence can trigger storms that build fast on summer afternoons — a live nearest-strike distance beats waiting for the rain.
NOAA logged 1 notable lightning event within 50 miles of Everett since 2015.
- Elevation
- 92 ft
- Distance to coast
- On the coast
- Terrain
- Coastal
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Everett
In Everett, lightning can strike well ahead of the rain, so a live distance beats waiting for the downpour. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder arrives within 30 seconds of a flash, and stay put for 30 minutes after the last rumble. StrikeCast’s nearest-strike distance and approaching or moving-away trend tell you which way the storm is heading.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Everett?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Everett, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Everett 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 Everett?
Everett sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Everett?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Everett, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.