Is lightning near Laramie right now?
Storm season in Laramie peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Laramie
Laramie sits in Wyoming, which averages about 32 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.3× the national average of 25. Lightning near Laramie is most frequent June–August.
- WY thunderstorm days/yr
- 32
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 1.3×
- Metro population
- ~31.4K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Laramie sits
Laramie sits high, near 7,172 ft, about 812 mi from the coast. At altitude, daytime heating drives afternoon storms that can form directly overhead with little warning.
NOAA logged 2 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Laramie since 2015 — including 1 injury and 1 death.
- Elevation
- 7,172 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~812 mi
- Terrain
- High elevation
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Laramie
In Laramie, 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 Laramie?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Laramie, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Laramie 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 Laramie?
Laramie sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Laramie?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Laramie, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.