Jazan tops the Kingdom in lightning and thunderbolts, with an average of 55 flashes per km²...the most dangerous for residents.

Jazan tops the list of regions in Saudi Arabia with the highest lightning intensity, with an average of 55 lightning flashes per square kilometer annually, outperforming all other regions. The rankings for the remaining regions are as follows, according to data spanning from 2016 to 2022:

Lightning flash rate per square kilometer per year

Ranking of all Saudi regions according to lightning and thunder intensity

• Jazan: 55
• Patio: 17.6
• Asir: 13.4
• Mecca: 9.7
• City: 4.3
• Qassim: 2.7
• Tabuk: 1.7
• Hail: 1.5
• Riyadh: 1.3
• Northern Border: 1.2
• Al-Jawf: 0.9
• Eastern: 0.8
• Najran: 0.7

Jazan has the highest death rate from lightning.

Due to its unique geographical location, Jazan has the highest lightning strike rate in the Kingdom, surpassing all European and North African countries. The region also has the highest death rate from lightning strikes.

Safety Tips During Thunderstorms

• Installation of lightning rods in homes, government and commercial buildings.
• Stay inside buildings or cars during thunderstorms to avoid hazards.