Is lightning near Kirkland right now?
Storm season in Kirkland peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Kirkland
Lightning near Kirkland follows Washington's pattern of about 8 thunderstorm days a year, below the national average of 25. Lightning near Kirkland is most frequent June–August.
- WA thunderstorm days/yr
- 8
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 0.3×
- Metro population
- ~92.2K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Kirkland sits
At roughly 148 ft and right on the coast, Kirkland sees storms fed by warm, moist onshore air, so lightning often arrives ahead of the downpour.
NOAA logged 1 notable lightning event within 50 miles of Kirkland since 2015.
- Elevation
- 148 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~8 mi
- Terrain
- Coastal
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Kirkland
In Kirkland, 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.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Kirkland?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Kirkland, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Kirkland 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 Kirkland?
Kirkland sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Kirkland?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Kirkland, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.