Lightning Map Los Angeles, CA
Real-time lightning tracking for Los Angeles, California. This city averages 6 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Los Angeles residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Los Angeles
Monitor live lightning strikes and approaching storms
Get Live Lightning Data for Los Angeles
Download Lightning Tracker to see every lightning strike near Los Angeles in real time. Set custom alert zones and get notified before storms reach your location.
Thunderstorm Season in Los Angeles
When to expect lightning activity in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles experiences thunderstorms primarily from April through September, with June and July being the most active months. Late afternoon and evening storms are common during the warm season as daytime heating triggers convective activity. Spring storms can be particularly severe.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Los Angeles sees 19 fewer days of thunderstorm activity. The California statewide average is 15 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Los Angeles
Essential guidelines to stay safe during thunderstorms
30-30 Rule
When you see lightning, count to 30. If you hear thunder before reaching 30, get indoors. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
Seek Shelter
With 6 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Los Angeles should always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle.
Stay Informed
Use Lightning Tracker to monitor real-time lightning near Los Angeles. Set alerts for your neighborhood to get advance warning of approaching storms.
Avoid Open Areas
Stay away from open fields, hilltops, isolated trees, and bodies of water during storms. If hiking, descend from ridges and peaks immediately.
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