Billings, MT Lightning Map
Real-time lightning tracking for Billings, Montana. This city averages 33 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Billings residents and visitors.
Live data from NOAA GOES-19 GLM. Billings, MT.
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Real-Time Lightning Near Billings
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Live Lightning Data for Billings
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Thunderstorm Season in Billings
When to expect lightning activity in Billings, MT
Thunderstorms in Billings are concentrated in the summer months of June through August. July is typically the most active month for lightning. While the thunderstorm season is shorter than in southern states, storms can be intense with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Billings sees 8 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Montana statewide average is 30 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Billings
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 33 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Billings 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 Billings. 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.
Useful Guides for Billings
These guides match the nearby-lightning and alert questions people ask most often
Use this guide to judge nearby strike danger fast, especially when storms are building near your neighborhood.
Alerts Best alert options for Billings stormsSee how app alerts, NOAA weather radio, and local warnings work when storms move toward your city.
Map guide How to read live lightning around BillingsUnderstand strike clusters, motion, and timing so you can decide when to get indoors.
Billings Lightning FAQ
Fast answers for live lightning, storm season, and safety in Billings
How many thunderstorm days does Billings, Montana get per year?
Billings averages 33 thunderstorm days per year. The national average is approximately 25 days, and the Montana statewide average is 30 days.
When is thunderstorm season in Billings?
Thunderstorms in Billings are concentrated in the summer months of June through August. July is typically the most active month for lightning. While the thunderstorm season is shorter than in southern states, storms can be intense with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
What should I do if caught in a lightning storm in Billings?
Follow the 30-30 rule: if the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter immediately. With 33 thunderstorm days annually in Billings, always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
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