Is lightning near Spokane right now?
Storm season in Spokane peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Spokane
Spokane sits in Washington, which averages about 8 thunderstorm days a year — below the national average of 25. Lightning near Spokane is most frequent June–August.
- WA thunderstorm days/yr
- 8
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 0.3×
- Metro population
- ~229K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Spokane sits
Spokane sits inland at about 1,870 ft, roughly 222 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 5 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Spokane since 2015.
- Elevation
- 1,870 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~222 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Spokane
When thunderstorms build over Spokane, 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.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Spokane?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Spokane, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Spokane 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 Spokane?
Spokane sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Spokane?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Spokane, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.