Magnetic storms in Leningradskaya Oblast'
Magnetic storms in Leningradskaya Oblast', Russia. Current Kp index, 3-day storm forecast, list of cities and geomagnetic activity.
Cities in region32/33
- Akademicheskoe103,304
- Gatchina89,761
- Svetlanovskiy85,508
- Vyborg78,633
- Finlyandskiy72,292
- Kurortnyy70,589
- Sosnovyy Bor68,563
- Parnas66,693
- Tikhvin62,075
- Chernaya Rechka56,429
- Kirishi56,190
- Rybatskoye55,076
- Kingisepp50,566
- Untolovo50,000
- Vsevolozhsk48,224
- Volkhov45,673
- Sertolovo43,622
- Tosno40,198
- Luga40,114
- Sampsonievskiy39,318
- Slantsy36,209
- Kudrovo30,000
- Kirovsk24,678
- Lodeynoye Pole22,164
- Pikalevo22,072
- Otradnoye21,397
- Krestovskiy ostrov20,000
- Podporozh'ye19,600
- Nikol'skoye19,280
- Priozersk18,300
- Boksitogorsk17,366
- Kommunar17,358
An aurora visible over Leningradskaya Oblast' requires Kp ≥ 5 — current activity is below that level.
Numbers for Leningradskaya Oblast'
Aurora forecast over Leningradskaya Oblast'
Cities of Leningradskaya Oblast' — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akademicheskoe | 103,304 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Gatchina | 89,761 | 56.4° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Svetlanovskiy | 85,508 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Vyborg | 78,633 | 57.6° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Finlyandskiy | 72,292 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Kurortnyy | 70,589 | 57.0° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Sosnovyy Bor | 68,563 | 56.8° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Parnas | 66,693 | 56.8° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Tikhvin | 62,075 | 55.9° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Chernaya Rechka | 56,429 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Kirishi | 56,190 | 56.0° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Rybatskoye | 55,076 | 56.6° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Kingisepp | 50,566 | 56.4° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Untolovo | 50,000 | 56.8° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Vsevolozhsk | 48,224 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Volkhov | 45,673 | 56.4° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Sertolovo | 43,622 | 56.9° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Tosno | 40,198 | 56.2° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Luga | 40,114 | 55.6° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Sampsonievskiy | 39,318 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Slantsy | 36,209 | 56.2° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Kudrovo | 30,000 | 56.6° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Kirovsk | 24,678 | 56.5° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Lodeynoye Pole | 22,164 | 57.0° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Pikalevo | 22,072 | 55.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Otradnoye | 21,397 | 56.5° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Krestovskiy ostrov | 20,000 | 56.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Podporozh'ye | 19,600 | 57.1° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Nikol'skoye | 19,280 | 56.4° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Priozersk | 18,300 | 57.8° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Boksitogorsk | 17,366 | 55.7° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Kommunar | 17,358 | 56.4° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
| Svetogorsk | 15,733 | 58.0° | ≥ 5 | Sub-auroral |
FAQ about magnetic storms in Leningradskaya Oblast'
Are auroras visible in Leningradskaya Oblast'?+
Sometimes. Leningradskaya Oblast' sits in the sub-auroral zone (mean geomagnetic latitude 56.6°). Noticeable auroras start at Kp ≥ 5, which corresponds to G2–G3 on the NOAA scale.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Leningradskaya Oblast'?+
At Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience blood pressure swings, headaches, sleep disturbances. Since Leningradskaya Oblast' is at high geomagnetic latitudes, effects are stronger than the country average — pensioners and people with hypertension should follow the forecast closely.
What Kp is needed to see an aurora in Leningradskaya Oblast'?+
By our estimate — Kp ≥ 5 (based on the regional mean of 56.6° 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 Leningradskaya Oblast'?+
Best conditions are at the northernmost city in our database (Svetogorsk, 61.1° 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 Saint Petersburg (Voeikovo), at 4 km from the centre of Leningradskaya Oblast'. It belongs to the IZMIRAN network and records the geomagnetic field in real time.
About magnetic storms: Leningradskaya Oblast'
Magnetic storms in Leningradskaya Oblast' (Russia) today: planetary Kp = 3.7 (quiet). The database holds 33 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 Leningradskaya Oblast' use the same planetary Kp, but the local impact is computed individually per coordinates.
How a magnetic storm may manifest in Leningradskaya Oblast': 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 Leningradskaya Oblast', geomagnetic latitude varies from 55.6° to 58.0°, with a mean of 56.6°. The northernmost city, Svetogorsk, gets aurora visibility opportunities first when Kp climbs; the 2.4° south-to-north spread is enough to put neighbouring cities into very different storm-response groups.
The nearest magnetic observatory tracking conditions over Leningradskaya Oblast' is Saint Petersburg (Voeikovo). 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 Russia.