Magnetic storms in Pingdingshan

Magnetic storm in Pingdingshan today: planetary Kp = 0.3 (G0). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Pingdingshan reached 4.7 (G0); storm days (G1+) this week: 0.

Pingdingshan sits at geomagnetic latitude 24.4°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Irkutsk (Patrony), 2180 km away. Population 979,130.

Magnetic storms and health of Pingdingshan residents: at Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience pressure swings, headaches, sleep issues. Especially pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm — hydrate more, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, avoid intense physical load.

Technical consequences for Pingdingshan at G3+: GPS, HF radio and precise positioning systems may glitch. Drivers on long routes should watch the forecast for the next 24–72 hours. Data source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.

Over Pingdingshan during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 3.3 around 08:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Pingdingshan is in the recovery phase. So far this month the planet has logged no G1+ storm days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Pingdingshan. At a geomagnetic latitude of 24.4°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Pingdingshan is about Kp ≥ 9. The current equatorial Dst index is 0 nT — the magnetosphere is in a quiet phase. Dst complements Kp by showing how long and how deep a storm's main phase has been — useful context when checking whether auroras are likely tonight.

Weather and atmospheric pressure in Pingdingshan right now. Temperature +24.2°C, atmospheric pressure 750.9 mm Hg (1001.1 hPa), cloud cover 100%, humidity 28%, wind 9.1 km/h. During G1+ geomagnetic storms, swings in atmospheric pressure tend to amplify symptoms for weather-sensitive people: those with hypertension often notice blood-pressure spikes, and readings below 1000 hPa combined with Kp ≥ 5 frequently bring headaches and fatigue. That is why the Pingdingshan page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Pingdingshan tonight. Sunset is at 00:10 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 10:36. Moon phase — waning gibbous with 98% disk illumination. Heavy cloud cover lowers the chance of seeing auroras even during a strong storm — it may be worth waiting for the next clear night..