Magnetic storms in Guangdong
Magnetic storms in Guangdong, China. Current Kp index, 3-day storm forecast, list of cities and geomagnetic activity.
Cities in region23/23
- Shenzhen17,494,398
- Guangzhou16,096,724
- Dongguan9,644,871
- Foshan9,042,509
- Bao'an4,476,554
- Zhongshan3,841,873
- Shantou3,838,900
- Huizhou2,900,113
- Yunfu2,612,800
- Zhuhai2,207,090
- Jieyang1,899,394
- Jiangmen1,795,459
- Chaozhou1,750,945
- Qingyuan1,738,424
- Zhaoqing1,553,109
- Zhanjiang1,400,709
- Maoming1,307,802
- Yangjiang1,292,987
- Luohu District1,143,801
- Shaoguan1,028,460
- Meizhou992,351
- Puning874,954
- Changsha688,242
An aurora visible over Guangdong requires Kp ≥ 9 — current activity is below that level.
Numbers for Guangdong
Aurora forecast over Guangdong
Cities of Guangdong — sensitivity table
Minimum Kp shown for a realistic chance of seeing an aurora. The lower the number, the more noticeable storms are in the city.
| City | Population | Geomagnetic latitude | Kp threshold | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | 17,494,398 | 13.3° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Guangzhou | 16,096,724 | 13.8° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Dongguan | 9,644,871 | 13.7° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Foshan | 9,042,509 | 13.7° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Bao'an | 4,476,554 | 13.3° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Zhongshan | 3,841,873 | 13.2° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Shantou | 3,838,900 | 14.1° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Huizhou | 2,900,113 | 13.8° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Yunfu | 2,612,800 | 13.6° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Zhuhai | 2,207,090 | 13.0° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Jieyang | 1,899,394 | 14.3° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Jiangmen | 1,795,459 | 13.3° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Chaozhou | 1,750,945 | 14.4° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Qingyuan | 1,738,424 | 14.4° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Zhaoqing | 1,553,109 | 13.7° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Zhanjiang | 1,400,709 | 11.9° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Maoming | 1,307,802 | 12.3° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Yangjiang | 1,292,987 | 12.5° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Luohu District | 1,143,801 | 13.3° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Shaoguan | 1,028,460 | 15.5° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Meizhou | 992,351 | 15.0° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Puning | 874,954 | 14.1° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Changsha | 688,242 | 13.1° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
FAQ about magnetic storms in Guangdong
Are auroras visible in Guangdong?+
Almost never. Guangdong lies at low geomagnetic latitudes (≈ 13.6°). Visible auroras are possible only during extreme events (Kp ≥ 9) that occur once in several years.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Guangdong?+
At Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience blood pressure swings, headaches, sleep disturbances. Effects are moderate due to low geomagnetic latitude. However, strong G3+ storms can cause noticeable discomfort even here.
What Kp is needed to see an aurora in Guangdong?+
By our estimate — Kp ≥ 9 (based on the regional mean of 13.6° geomagnetic latitude). The threshold is lower in the north of the region and higher in the south. For a specific city, open its page and check the «Aurora visibility threshold» section.
Where is the best place to watch auroras in Guangdong?+
Best conditions are at the northernmost city in our database (Shaoguan, 24.8° N). The further north, the higher the geomagnetic latitude and the more frequent the auroras. Also important: clear sky, no city light pollution, and observation around local midnight.
What is the nearest magnetic observatory?+
The nearest observatory is Irkutsk (Patrony), at 3358 km from the centre of Guangdong. It belongs to the INTERMAGNET network and records the geomagnetic field in real time.
About magnetic storms: Guangdong
Magnetic storms in Guangdong (China) today: planetary Kp = 1.7 (quiet). The database holds 23 cities in the region with live geomagnetic data and forecasts.
Pick a city from the list to see detailed information: local time, geomagnetic latitude, distance to the nearest magnetic observatory, 3-day Kp chart with forecast and aurora visibility chance. All cities in Guangdong use the same planetary Kp, but the local impact is computed individually per coordinates.
How a magnetic storm may manifest in Guangdong: at Kp ≥ 5, weather-sensitive people can have headaches, blood-pressure swings, sleep disruption. At Kp ≥ 7, GPS navigation and shortwave radio may glitch. At Kp ≥ 8 — power-grid issues. Data from NOAA SWPC, updated every 10 minutes.
Inside Guangdong, geomagnetic latitude varies from 11.9° to 15.5°, with a mean of 13.6°. The northernmost city, Shaoguan, gets aurora visibility opportunities first when Kp climbs; the 3.6° south-to-north spread is enough to put neighbouring cities into very different storm-response groups.
The nearest magnetic observatory tracking conditions over Guangdong is Irkutsk (Patrony). Combined with the planetary Kp index from NOAA SWPC, this station gives the closest reference point for how the local magnetic field behaves during storms in this part of China.