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Magnetic storms in Zheleznogorsk

Magnetic storms in Zheleznogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Zheleznogorsk, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

1.7QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 08 Oct, 18:45 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk).

Weather in Zheleznogorsk

Temperature
+6.6°C
Pressure
750mm Hg
999.9 hPa
Cloud cover
60%
Humidity
58%
Wind
17.2 km/h
Sunrise
11:02
Sunset
22:03
Moon phase
waning crescent (9%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
18:45 (UTC+7)
Latitude / longitude
56.251°, 93.531°
Geomagnetic latitude
47.1°
Population
93,834

Sensitivity · Zheleznogorsk

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 Zheleznogorsk

Max Kp in the last 7 days
5.7G1
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Novosibirsk666 km

Magnetic storm in Zheleznogorsk: 3-day Kp chart

Magnetic storm forecast (UTC+7)Magnetosphere— calm— unsettled— storm0123456789KpG1G2G3G4G510/0110/0210/03
Aurora forecast in Zheleznogorsk
  • Thu, Oct 080
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 61%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Oct 090
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 61%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Oct 100
    Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 73%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Oct 110
    Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 96%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Oct 120
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 75%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Oct 130
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 92%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Oct 140
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 88%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Oct 150
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 89%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Oct 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 82%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Oct 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 70%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Oct 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 88%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Oct 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 98%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Oct 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 86%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Oct 210
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 96%
    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 Zheleznogorsk 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 Zheleznogorsk (geomagnetic latitude 47.1°), auroras are extremely rare even during strong storms.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Zheleznogorsk over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
10:005.3G13 hNo
01:005.7G13 hNo
16:005.0G13 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Zheleznogorsk

Magnetic storm in Zheleznogorsk today: planetary Kp = 1.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Zheleznogorsk reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Zheleznogorsk sits at geomagnetic latitude 47.1°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Novosibirsk, 666 km away. Population 93,834.

Zheleznogorsk is located at mid-latitudes (47.1°), 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 Zheleznogorsk (47.1°, 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 Zheleznogorsk during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 22:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Zheleznogorsk right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Zheleznogorsk. At a geomagnetic latitude of 47.1°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Zheleznogorsk is about Kp ≥ 7. 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 Zheleznogorsk right now. Temperature +6.6°C, atmospheric pressure 750 mm Hg (999.9 hPa), cloud cover 60%, humidity 58%, wind 17.2 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 Zheleznogorsk page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Zheleznogorsk tonight. Sunset is at 22:03 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 11:02. Moon phase — waning crescent with 9% disk illumination. Conditions are average — watch the cloud forecast and find a spot well away from city lights..