Magnetic storms in Apatity
Magnetic storms in Apatity, Murmansk Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Apatity, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 12 Jun, 08:16 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Apatity
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Apatity: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Apatity
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | 4.7 | 12% | 96% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 5.7 | 6% | 52% | 42 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 4.7 | 2% | 80% | 13 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 2.0 | 0% | 93% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 3.0* | 1% | 81% | 12 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 3.0* | 3% | 81% | 12 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 3.0* | 8% | 84% | 10 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 3.0* | 15% | 49% | 30 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 3.0* | 23% | 70% | 17 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 3.0* | 33% | 69% | 16 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 3.0* | 43% | 17% | 41 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 3.0* | 54% | 20% | 37 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 3.0* | 64% | 95% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 3.0* | 74% | 49% | 20 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
- Fri, Jun 122Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Jun 1342Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 52%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sun, Jun 1413Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 80%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Mon, Jun 152Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 93%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Jun 1612Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 81%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Wed, Jun 1712Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 81%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Thu, Jun 1810Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 84%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Fri, Jun 1930Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 49%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sat, Jun 2017Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 70%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sun, Jun 2116Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 69%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Mon, Jun 2241Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 17%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Tue, Jun 2337Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 20%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Wed, Jun 242Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 95%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Jun 2520Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds: 49%Possible if you are away from city lights.
* 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 Apatity 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+3).
In Apatity (geomagnetic latitude 63.5°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 2.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 18:00 | 6.3 | G2 | 12 h | Yes |
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About magnetic storms in Apatity
Magnetic storm in Apatity today: planetary Kp = 3.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Apatity reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Apatity sits at geomagnetic latitude 63.5°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 82 km away. Population 61,186.
Apatity lies in the sub-auroral zone (63.5°), 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 Apatity (sub-auroral zone, 63.5°) 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 Apatity during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 5.0 around 21:00 local time and dipped to 2.3. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Apatity is in the recovery phase. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Apatity. At a geomagnetic latitude of 63.5°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Apatity 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 Apatity right now. Temperature +15.8°C, atmospheric pressure 747.9 mm Hg (997.1 hPa), cloud cover 67%, humidity 59%, 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 Apatity page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Apatity tonight. Sunset is at 00:00 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 00:00. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Conditions are average — watch the cloud forecast and find a spot well away from city lights..