Lightning Map Santa Fe, NM
Real-time lightning tracking for Santa Fe, New Mexico. This city averages 44 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Santa Fe residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Santa Fe
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Thunderstorm Season in Santa Fe
When to expect lightning activity in Santa Fe, NM
Thunderstorm season in Santa Fe spans from April through September. Peak lightning activity occurs in June and July, when warm, moist air from the south collides with cooler air masses. Spring severe weather season from March through May can produce dangerous storms.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Santa Fe sees 19 more days of thunderstorm activity. The New Mexico statewide average is 42 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Santa Fe
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 44 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe. 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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