Magnetic storms in Norilsk
Magnetic storms in Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Norilsk, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 24 Aug, 13:15 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk).
Weather in Norilsk
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Norilsk: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Norilsk
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 1.7 | 82% | 53% | 6 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 1.7 | 90% | 95% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 1.7 | 95% | 94% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 1.7 | 99% | 84% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 3.0* | 100% | 42% | 17 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 3.0* | 99% | 84% | 5 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 3.0* | 96% | 92% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 3.0* | 91% | 68% | 10 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 3.0* | 84% | 87% | 5 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 3.0* | 75% | 82% | 7 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 3.0* | 65% | 91% | 4 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 3.0* | 55% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 3.0* | 44% | 98% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 3.0* | 34% | 75% | 13 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
- Mon, Aug 246Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 53%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Tue, Aug 251Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 95%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Aug 261Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 94%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Aug 272Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 84%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Aug 2817Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 42%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Aug 295Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 84%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sun, Aug 302Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 92%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Aug 3110Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 68%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Tue, Sep 015Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 87%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Wed, Sep 027Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 82%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Thu, Sep 034Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 91%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Sep 040Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Sep 051Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Sep 0613Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds: 75%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
* 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 Norilsk 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+7).
In Norilsk (geomagnetic latitude 60.4°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 4.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 01:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 10:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes |
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About magnetic storms in Norilsk
Magnetic storm in Norilsk today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Norilsk reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Norilsk sits at geomagnetic latitude 60.4°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Novosibirsk, 1632 km away. Population 140,800.
Norilsk lies in the sub-auroral zone (60.4°), where storms are felt several times per year. At G3 and stronger, weather-sensitive residents may experience blood-pressure changes, headaches and sleep issues; pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm, drink more water, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, and reduce intense physical exertion.
Technical consequences for Norilsk (sub-auroral zone, 60.4°) appear from G4 upward: GPS and HF radio may degrade, precise positioning can drift, and northern power grids in the region carry a measurable GIC risk during the strongest events. Drivers on long routes should track the forecast for the next 24 to 72 hours. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, updated every 10 minutes.
Over Norilsk during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 07:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Norilsk right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Norilsk. At a geomagnetic latitude of 60.4°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Norilsk is about Kp ≥ 3. 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 Norilsk right now. Temperature +14.1°C, atmospheric pressure 758.5 mm Hg (1011.3 hPa), cloud cover 59%, humidity 78%, wind 2.9 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 Norilsk page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Norilsk tonight. Sunset is at 01:26 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 08:53. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 84% disk illumination. The Moon is close to full tonight, so moonlight will be strong and faint auroras will be harder to spot — wait for Kp ≥ 6 or pick a darker site..