Magnetic storms in Xinjiang
Magnetic storms in Xinjiang, China. Current Kp index, 3-day storm forecast, list of cities and geomagnetic activity.
Cities in region5/5
An aurora visible over Xinjiang requires Kp ≥ 9 — current activity is below that level.
Numbers for Xinjiang
Aurora forecast over Xinjiang
Cities of Xinjiang — 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.
FAQ about magnetic storms in Xinjiang
Are auroras visible in Xinjiang?+
Almost never. Xinjiang lies at low geomagnetic latitudes (≈ 33.5°). Visible auroras are possible only during extreme events (Kp ≥ 9) that occur once in several years.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Xinjiang?+
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 Xinjiang?+
By our estimate — Kp ≥ 9 (based on the regional mean of 33.5° 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 Xinjiang?+
Best conditions are at the northernmost city in our database (Shihezi, 44.3° 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 Alma-Ata, at 528 km from the centre of Xinjiang. It belongs to the INTERMAGNET network and records the geomagnetic field in real time.
About magnetic storms: Xinjiang
Magnetic storms in Xinjiang (China) today: planetary Kp = 1.7 (quiet). The database holds 5 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 Xinjiang use the same planetary Kp, but the local impact is computed individually per coordinates.
How a magnetic storm may manifest in Xinjiang: 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 Xinjiang, geomagnetic latitude varies from 31.3° to 35.5°, with a mean of 33.5°. The northernmost city, Shihezi, gets aurora visibility opportunities first when Kp climbs; the 4.2° south-to-north spread is enough to put neighbouring cities into very different storm-response groups.
The nearest magnetic observatory tracking conditions over Xinjiang is Alma-Ata. 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.