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Magnetic storms in Hamburg-Mitte

Magnetic storms in Hamburg-Mitte, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Hamburg-Mitte, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

0.0QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 24 Aug, 06:49 (Europe/Berlin).

Weather in Hamburg-Mitte

Temperature
+16.2°C
Pressure
760.8mm Hg
1014.3 hPa
Cloud cover
74%
Humidity
69%
Wind
12.8 km/h
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
19:33
Moon phase
waxing gibbous (84%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
06:49 (UTC+2)
Latitude / longitude
53.550°, 10.017°
Geomagnetic latitude
53.7°
Population
301,231

Sensitivity · Hamburg-Mitte

Medium sensitivity (mid latitudes)

Aurora visibility chance0%

Kp is a planetary index — the same globally. Local impact depends on geomagnetic latitude: the higher it is, the more noticeable the storm.

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Geomagnetic context for Hamburg-Mitte

Max Kp in the last 7 days
5.3G1
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Lviv1027 km

Magnetic storm in Hamburg-Mitte: 3-day Kp chart

Magnetic storm forecast (UTC+2)Magnetospherecalmunsettledstorm0123456789KpG1G2G3G4G508/1708/1808/19
Aurora forecast in Hamburg-Mitte
  • Sat, Aug 22no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 64%Clouds: 91%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Sun, Aug 23no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 73%Clouds: 84%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Mon, Aug 240
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 56%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Aug 250
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 21%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Aug 260
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 42%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Aug 270
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 76%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Aug 280
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 85%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Aug 290
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 96%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Aug 300
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 53%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Aug 310
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 79%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Sep 010
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 48%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Sep 020
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 44%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Sep 030
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 31%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Sep 040
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 73%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Sep 050
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds:
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Sep 060
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds:
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.

* Days marked with an asterisk do not have a direct NOAA forecast yet. If we have observations from 27 days ago, we use Bartels recurrence (the Sun rotates roughly every 27 days, so active regions often return with the same period). When no history is available, we substitute a baseline value typical for the current solar cycle 25 peak (Kp 3.0). Accuracy is lower than the direct three-day forecast.

How the score works

The composite score combines three signals: how strong the storm needs to be at your geomagnetic latitude, how bright the moon will be (a full moon hides faint auroras), and how cloudy the sky will be that night. A score of 70 or higher is excellent, 45 to 70 is good, below 20 means you probably will not see anything.

Magnetic storms in Hamburg-Mitte over the last 30 days

Geomagnetic storms of class G1 and above recorded over the past month. Times are shown in the city's local timezone (GMT+2).

In Hamburg-Mitte (geomagnetic latitude 53.7°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 7.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Hamburg-Mitte over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
05:005.0G13 hNo
20:005.3G13 hNo
05:005.0G13 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Hamburg-Mitte

Magnetic storm in Hamburg-Mitte today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Hamburg-Mitte reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Hamburg-Mitte sits at geomagnetic latitude 53.7°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lviv, 1027 km away. Population 301,231.

Hamburg-Mitte is located at mid-latitudes (53.7°), where storm effects on the body are usually mild and noticeable mainly during severe G4 to G5 events. At Kp ≥ 6, some weather-sensitive people may report pressure swings, headaches or restless sleep; routine precautions like extra hydration, less caffeine and lighter physical load during the strongest events are usually enough.

For most technical systems in Hamburg-Mitte (53.7°, mid-latitudes), routine geomagnetic activity has little practical effect. Noticeable GPS, HF radio or grid issues are largely confined to severe G4 to G5 storms. Long-haul drivers, surveyors and HF operators in the region may want to check the forecast during the strongest events. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.

Over Hamburg-Mitte during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 02:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is rising — conditions near Hamburg-Mitte may intensify further. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Hamburg-Mitte. At a geomagnetic latitude of 53.7°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Hamburg-Mitte is about Kp ≥ 6. 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 Hamburg-Mitte right now. Temperature +16.2°C, atmospheric pressure 760.8 mm Hg (1014.3 hPa), cloud cover 74%, humidity 69%, wind 12.8 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 Hamburg-Mitte page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Hamburg-Mitte tonight. Sunset is at 19:33 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 05:11. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 84% 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..