Fireworks Index · July 4, 2026
Rankings
Eight lenses on the Fourth of July sky — the best weather, the most at-risk shows, the clear-sky hidden gems, and the storms worth planning around.
The Best Fireworks Weather in America
Where the sky is most on your side.
17 of the top 25 are west of the Rockies
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The Best Small-Town Hidden-Gem Fireworks Weather
Skip the crowds, keep the view.
25 small-town shows score Great
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The Best Fireworks Weather in Every State
Your state's best bet might surprise you.
in 47 states, the top show isn't the big-city one
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The Best Major-City Fireworks Weather
Even the marquee shows answer to the weather.
2 of 96 major-city shows are forecast Compromised or worse
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Where to be careful
The Most At-Risk Fireworks Shows
Where the forecast makes the toughest case.
9 of the 10 most at-risk shows are in MA or NH
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Shows Most Likely to Be Delayed by Storms
The shows most likely to wait on lightning.
27 shows carry a real storm-delay risk in their launch window
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The Storms to Be Most Careful Of
The evenings most worth planning around.
#1 · Port Orford Jubilee Fireworks, OR · Index 31
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Where Clouds May Block the Fireworks
A clear radar isn't a clear sky.
520 shows sit under 50%+ cloud cover at showtime
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Tomorrow.io · Weather IntelligenceFireworks Index · July 4, 2026
1,616 shows scored · Every show rated 0–100 by the Fireworks Index.
Sources: NFPA 1123 · NOAA Solar Calculator · KBDI · Tomorrow.io Weather API.
Sources: NFPA 1123 · NOAA Solar Calculator · KBDI · Tomorrow.io Weather API.