Arizona Experiences a Staggering Amount of THIS Every Year!

I'm looking forward to the summer monsoons in Arizona. They're beautiful, brilliant, and bring us much-needed rain.

I'm not entirely looking forward to the lightning that comes with it, though. As amazing and beautiful as it is, the lightning has cost my family dearly over the years.

Arizona Lightning Strikes

Our state experiences so much lightning every year that scientists flock to Arizona to study its effects.

The summer monsoon season brings beautiful afternoon light shows and torrential summer rains. From July to September, intense thunderstorms generate a lot of lightning activity.

Why Are There Suddenly More Tornadoes In Arizona?

In 2020, Arizona recorded over 3.5 million lightning pulses. Most of it was cloud lightning, which is good news because when lightning hits the ground, it can bring pain and suffering along with it.

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Arizona's unique geography and climate create the perfect conditions for our intense, over-the-top lighting shows, which is why it's a literal hot spot for lightning research and safety measures.

Lightning Safety in Arizona

Lighting can be dangerous in Arizona, as you can well imagine. As the skies darken, it's a good idea to find shelter. Physical danger is a concern, but protecting your electronics is a good idea.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Arizona Home for Monsoon Season

Over the years, I've lost laptops, stereo equipment, and smart televisions to lightning strikes. Even if your house doesn't get a hit directly, static electricity can damage sensitive electronics.

We use surge protectors and uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) units to soften the blow. They have the added benefit of a battery backup so you can log out and properly shut down laptops and computers when the power goes out.

You can also install a lightning protection system in your home, which includes lightning rods that take the hit rather than your electrical system.

The rods provide a safe path for lightning to travel to the ground and can reduce the risk of fire and structural damage

Lightning is beautiful, dangerous, and abundant in Arizona. If you plan ahead, you could save your family thousands of dollars in the long run.

Souces: SpringerLink | University of Arizona | GHRC: Lightning Research