Magnetic storms in Jalal-Abad Region
Magnetic storms in Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan. Current Kp index, 3-day storm forecast, list of cities and geomagnetic activity.
Cities in region9/9
An aurora visible over Jalal-Abad Region requires Kp ≥ 9 — current activity is below that level.
Numbers for Jalal-Abad Region
Aurora forecast over Jalal-Abad Region
Cities of Jalal-Abad Region — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manas | 123,239 | 33.0° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Bazar-Korgon | 41,011 | 33.2° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Suzak | 30,534 | 33.0° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Kara-Kul' | 26,901 | 33.7° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Tash-Kumyr | 23,594 | 33.5° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Toktogul | 20,577 | 34.0° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Massy | 19,774 | 33.2° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Kochkor-Ata | 17,177 | 33.2° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Ala-Buka | 15,426 | 33.6° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
FAQ about magnetic storms in Jalal-Abad Region
Are auroras visible in Jalal-Abad Region?+
Almost never. Jalal-Abad Region lies at low geomagnetic latitudes (≈ 33.4°). Visible auroras are possible only during extreme events (Kp ≥ 9) that occur once in several years.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Jalal-Abad Region?+
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 Jalal-Abad Region?+
By our estimate — Kp ≥ 9 (based on the regional mean of 33.4° 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 Jalal-Abad Region?+
Best conditions are at the northernmost city in our database (Toktogul, 41.9° 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 Tashkent (Yangibazar), at 246 km from the centre of Jalal-Abad Region. It belongs to the INTERMAGNET network and records the geomagnetic field in real time.
About magnetic storms: Jalal-Abad Region
Magnetic storms in Jalal-Abad Region (Kyrgyzstan) today: planetary Kp = 3.3 (quiet). The database holds 9 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 Jalal-Abad Region use the same planetary Kp, but the local impact is computed individually per coordinates.
How a magnetic storm may manifest in Jalal-Abad Region: 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 Jalal-Abad Region, geomagnetic latitude varies from 33.0° to 34.0°, with a mean of 33.4°. The northernmost city, Toktogul, gets aurora visibility opportunities first when Kp climbs; the 1.0° south-to-north spread is enough to put neighbouring cities into very different storm-response groups.
The nearest magnetic observatory tracking conditions over Jalal-Abad Region is Tashkent (Yangibazar). 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 Kyrgyzstan.