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How Many Lightning Strikes?

How much lightning is there in your country?

Link to interactive lightning flash density map (number of flashes per square kilometer per year)

Hover over any country to see the average flash density. Change the color of the map (lower right side) to blues or rainbow. 

For the US only, move in with the +/- at top right or with your mouse wheel to see individual states and even individual counties.

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