Magnetic storms in Azerbaijan
Planetary Kp localized for cities of Azerbaijan. Pick a region or a city.
Regions31
Popular cities24/42
- Baku2,351,300
- Sumqayit358,675
- Ganja335,600
- Lankaran240,300
- Tovuz177,200
- Yevlakh127,400
- Mingachevir106,048
- Naxcivan97,200
- Qaracuxur87,349
- Saatli87,000
- Lerik87,000
- Sirvan70,220
- Sheki68,400
- Bakixanov66,686
- Agdzhabedy43,000
- Goeycay42,500
- Bilajari42,194
- Mastaga40,092
- Agdam39,451
- Khirdalan37,949
- Barda37,372
- Xacmaz37,175
- Salyan36,555
- Hovsan36,293
Kp is planetary — the same everywhere on Earth. Local impact depends on the geomagnetic latitude of a particular city.
Solar wind
DSCOVR · L1Auroras over Azerbaijan right now
Numbers for Azerbaijan
Regions of Azerbaijan — sensitivity table
Sorted by mean geomagnetic latitude. The higher the latitude, the more noticeable magnetic storms are in the region.
| Region | Cities | Population | Geomagnetic latitude | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaqatala District | 1 | 32,171 | 36.6° | Low latitudes |
| Xaçmaz | 1 | 37,175 | 36.1° | Low latitudes |
| Tovuz District | 1 | 177,200 | 36.1° | Low latitudes |
| Shaki City | 1 | 68,400 | 36.1° | Low latitudes |
| Quba | 1 | 22,405 | 36.1° | Low latitudes |
| Şǝmkir | 1 | 35,421 | 35.9° | Low latitudes |
| Shabran | 1 | 23,248 | 35.9° | Low latitudes |
| Gǝncǝ | 1 | 335,600 | 35.7° | Low latitudes |
| Mingacevir City | 1 | 106,048 | 35.7° | Low latitudes |
| Ismayilli District | 1 | 28,776 | 35.6° | Low latitudes |
| Yevlax City | 1 | 127,400 | 35.5° | Low latitudes |
| Ağdaş | 1 | 23,528 | 35.5° | Low latitudes |
| Göyçay | 1 | 42,500 | 35.5° | Low latitudes |
| Şamaxı | 1 | 29,403 | 35.3° | Low latitudes |
| Barda | 1 | 37,372 | 35.3° | Low latitudes |
| Sumqayit | 1 | 358,675 | 35.2° | Low latitudes |
| Abşeron | 1 | 37,949 | 35.0° | Low latitudes |
| Baki | 12 | 2,774,594 | 35.0° | Low latitudes |
| Ağdam | 1 | 39,451 | 34.9° | Low latitudes |
| Ağcabǝdi | 1 | 43,000 | 34.9° | Low latitudes |
| Sabirabad District | 1 | 30,612 | 34.7° | Low latitudes |
| Hacıqabul | 1 | 23,102 | 34.7° | Low latitudes |
| Saatlı | 1 | 87,000 | 34.7° | Low latitudes |
| İmişli | 1 | 34,178 | 34.7° | Low latitudes |
| Shirvan | 1 | 70,220 | 34.6° | Low latitudes |
| Fuzuli District | 1 | 26,765 | 34.5° | Low latitudes |
| Nakhchivan | 1 | 97,200 | 34.4° | Low latitudes |
| Salyan District | 1 | 36,555 | 34.3° | Low latitudes |
| Jalilabad | 1 | 36,259 | 34.0° | Low latitudes |
| Lerik District | 1 | 87,000 | 33.5° | Low latitudes |
| Lənkəran | 1 | 240,300 | 33.5° | Low latitudes |
Top 10 cities of Azerbaijan by sensitivity to magnetic storms
- 1.ZaqatalaZaqatala District36.6°Low latitudes
- 2.XacmazXaçmaz36.1°Low latitudes
- 3.TovuzTovuz District36.1°Low latitudes
- 4.ShekiShaki City36.1°Low latitudes
- 5.QubaQuba36.1°Low latitudes
- 6.ShamkhorŞǝmkir35.9°Low latitudes
- 7.DivichibazarShabran35.9°Low latitudes
- 8.GanjaGǝncǝ35.7°Low latitudes
- 9.MingachevirMingacevir City35.7°Low latitudes
- 10.IsmayilliIsmayilli District35.6°Low latitudes
FAQ about magnetic storms in Azerbaijan
Where in Azerbaijan are magnetic storms most noticeable?+
The most storm-sensitive zone of the country is cities with geomagnetic latitude above 31.6°. There are no magnetic observatories in Azerbaijan in our database — we use global NOAA SWPC + INTERMAGNET data. The northernmost city in our database is Загатала (41.6° N), the southernmost is Ланкаран (38.8° N).
What Kp causes noticeable effects in Azerbaijan?+
It depends on the city's latitude. In the south of Azerbaijan (geomagnetic latitude around 33.5°), noticeable effects appear from Kp ≥ 7, while in the far north (36.6°) — already from Kp ≥ 1–2. On average across the country (35.1° geomag.), noticeable storms start at Kp = 5–6.
Which regions of Azerbaijan see auroras most often?+
Regions with the highest mean geomagnetic latitude in our database: Zaqatala District, Xaçmaz, Tovuz District, Shaki City, Quba. Auroras are possible there at Kp 3–5, while most other regions need Kp ≥ 7.
How many time zones does Azerbaijan cover?+
Azerbaijan spans 1 time zones: from UTC+4 to UTC+4. This means the local time of a magnetic storm peak differs across regions — we account for this on each city page.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Azerbaijan?+
At Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience blood pressure swings, headaches, sleep disturbances. Pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast carefully. In the north of the country, even a G1 storm brings visible auroras and noticeable magnetic field oscillations; in southern regions the effect is much weaker.
Where is the nearest magnetic observatory?+
Our database has no magnetic observatories in Azerbaijan, but we use data from nearby observatories in neighbouring countries and the global NOAA SWPC + INTERMAGNET network.
Other countries with similar geomagnetic activity
Countries at similar mean geomagnetic latitude (≈ 35.1°), where storms behave alike.
About magnetic storms in Azerbaijan
Magnetic storms in Azerbaijan today: planetary Kp = 3.0 (quiet). Our database holds 31 regions and 42 cities of Azerbaijan with live geomagnetic data.
Kp is planetary and identical everywhere on Earth, so its value for any point in Azerbaijan is 3.0. But the local impact of a storm depends strongly on geomagnetic latitude: in the far north even a minor G1 storm triggers auroras and noticeable field disturbance, while in southern regions the effect is barely perceptible.
Pick a region above to see its cities. Each city page shows: current Kp and G-class, a 3-day hourly forecast, distance to the nearest magnetic observatory, local time in the correct time zone and aurora visibility chance. Data from NOAA SWPC, refreshed every 10 minutes.
The geomagnetic latitude across Azerbaijan ranges from 33.5° in the south to 36.6° in the north, averaging 35.1°. The northernmost city in our database, Zaqatala, sits at 36.6° geomagnetic — that is where storm effects show up first when planetary Kp climbs above 5. The southernmost, Lankaran, sees noticeable activity only during severe G4+ events.
Azerbaijan hosts no permanent magnetic observatories in our network — neighbouring stations provide regional context. Combined with the planetary Kp from NOAA SWPC, this lets us localise the picture: same Kp value, but different sensitivity from one region to another inside Azerbaijan.