California vs Massachusetts: Lightning Density
California has lower lightning density than Massachusetts.
Difference: 5.4 per sq mi — California leads.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for lightning density.
10 Best States — Lightning Density
Lower is better
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Hawaii
California
Maine
Idaho
Nevada
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
California ranks 5th and Massachusetts ranks 10th nationally for lightning density.
What this means
California vs Massachusetts: Lightning Density in context
California's lightning density is 3.6 per sq mi, compared with 9.0 per sq mi in Massachusetts. Average lightning events per square mile from the incorporated Vaisala state dataset.
People also ask
California vs Massachusetts Lightning Density — common questions
QWhat is California's lightning density?
California's lightning density is 3.6 per sq mi.
QWhat is Massachusetts's lightning density?
Massachusetts's lightning density is 9.0 per sq mi.
QWhich state has a lower lightning density — California or Massachusetts?
California has lower lightning density than Massachusetts.
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