Magnetic storms in Kyrgyzstan
Planetary Kp localized for cities of Kyrgyzstan. Pick a region or a city.
Regions8
Popular cities24/31
- Bishkek900,000
- Osh322,164
- Manas123,239
- Karakol84,351
- Tokmok71,443
- Uzgen49,410
- Kara-Balta48,278
- Balykchy42,875
- Naryn41,178
- Bazar-Korgon41,011
- Talas40,308
- Razzakov34,219
- Kyzyl-Kyya32,000
- Suzak30,534
- Batken27,730
- Kara-Kul'26,901
- Kara Suu26,609
- Iradan26,200
- Tash-Kumyr23,594
- Belovodskoye23,046
- Kant22,617
- Lebedinovka21,118
- Toktogul20,577
- Massy19,774
Kp is planetary — the same everywhere on Earth. Local impact depends on the geomagnetic latitude of a particular city.
Solar wind
DSCOVR · L1Auroras over Kyrgyzstan right now
Numbers for Kyrgyzstan
Regions of Kyrgyzstan — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishkek | 1 | 900,000 | 34.8° | Low latitudes |
| Chuy Region | 6 | 204,015 | 34.8° | Low latitudes |
| Talas Region | 1 | 40,308 | 34.7° | Low latitudes |
| Issyk-Kul | 3 | 142,301 | 34.2° | Low latitudes |
| Jalal-Abad Region | 9 | 318,233 | 33.4° | Low latitudes |
| Naryn Region | 1 | 41,178 | 33.3° | Low latitudes |
| Osh Region | 5 | 432,027 | 32.7° | Low latitudes |
| Batken | 5 | 135,168 | 32.4° | Low latitudes |
Top 10 cities of Kyrgyzstan by sensitivity to magnetic storms
- 1.LebedinovkaChuy Region34.8°Low latitudes
- 2.Kara-BaltaChuy Region34.8°Low latitudes
- 3.KantChuy Region34.8°Low latitudes
- 4.BishkekBishkek34.8°Low latitudes
- 5.BelovodskoyeChuy Region34.8°Low latitudes
- 6.IvanovkaChuy Region34.8°Low latitudes
- 7.TokmokChuy Region34.7°Low latitudes
- 8.TalasTalas Region34.7°Low latitudes
- 9.BalykchyIssyk-Kul34.3°Low latitudes
- 10.KarakolIssyk-Kul34.2°Low latitudes
FAQ about magnetic storms in Kyrgyzstan
Where in Kyrgyzstan are magnetic storms most noticeable?+
The most storm-sensitive zone of the country is cities with geomagnetic latitude above 30°. There are no magnetic observatories in Kyrgyzstan in our database — we use global NOAA SWPC + INTERMAGNET data. The northernmost city in our database is Кант (42.9° N), the southernmost is Исфана (39.8° N).
What Kp causes noticeable effects in Kyrgyzstan?+
It depends on the city's latitude. In the south of Kyrgyzstan (geomagnetic latitude around 32.2°), noticeable effects appear from Kp ≥ 7, while in the far north (34.8°) — already from Kp ≥ 1–2. On average across the country (33.5° geomag.), noticeable storms start at Kp = 5–6.
Which regions of Kyrgyzstan see auroras most often?+
Regions with the highest mean geomagnetic latitude in our database: Bishkek, Chuy Region, Talas Region, Issyk-Kul, Jalal-Abad Region. Auroras are possible there at Kp 3–5, while most other regions need Kp ≥ 7.
How many time zones does Kyrgyzstan cover?+
Kyrgyzstan spans 1 time zones: from UTC+6 to UTC+6. 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 Kyrgyzstan?+
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 Kyrgyzstan, 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 (≈ 33.5°), where storms behave alike.
About magnetic storms in Kyrgyzstan
Magnetic storms in Kyrgyzstan today: planetary Kp = 0.3 (quiet). Our database holds 8 regions and 31 cities of Kyrgyzstan with live geomagnetic data.
Kp is planetary and identical everywhere on Earth, so its value for any point in Kyrgyzstan is 0.3. 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 Kyrgyzstan ranges from 32.2° in the south to 34.8° in the north, averaging 33.5°. The northernmost city in our database, Kant, sits at 34.8° geomagnetic — that is where storm effects show up first when planetary Kp climbs above 5. The southernmost, Razzakov, sees noticeable activity only during severe G4+ events.
Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan.