Magnetic storms in Kovdor
Magnetic storms in Kovdor, Murmansk Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Kovdor, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 08 Oct, 11:55 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Kovdor
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Kovdor: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Kovdor
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 08 | 1.7 | 12% | 7% | 22 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Fri, Oct 09 | 5.7 | 6% | 52% | 42 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4.0 | 2% | 29% | 46 | Worth checking the sky, good chance to see something. |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4.0 | 0% | 51% | 32 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 3.0* | 0% | 72% | 18 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 3.0* | 3% | 55% | 29 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 3.0* | 8% | 98% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 3.0* | 14% | 60% | 24 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 3.0* | 22% | 73% | 15 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 3.0* | 32% | 89% | 6 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3.0* | 42% | 60% | 20 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 3.0* | 52% | 98% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 3.0* | 63% | 89% | 5 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 3.0* | 73% | 90% | 4 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Thu, Oct 0822Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 7%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Fri, Oct 0942Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 52%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sat, Oct 1046Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 29%Worth checking the sky, good chance to see something.
- Sun, Oct 1132Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 51%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Mon, Oct 1218Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 72%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Tue, Oct 1329Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 55%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Wed, Oct 141Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Oct 1524Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 60%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Fri, Oct 1615Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 73%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Oct 176Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 89%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sun, Oct 1820Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 60%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Mon, Oct 191Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Oct 205Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 89%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Wed, Oct 214Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 90%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 Kovdor 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 Kovdor (geomagnetic latitude 63.9°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 2.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 21:00 | 5.7 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 12:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes |
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About magnetic storms in Kovdor
Magnetic storm in Kovdor today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Kovdor reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Kovdor sits at geomagnetic latitude 63.9°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 199 km away. Population 19,518.
Kovdor lies in the sub-auroral zone (63.9°), 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 Kovdor (sub-auroral zone, 63.9°) 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 Kovdor during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 18:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is rising — conditions near Kovdor may intensify further. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Kovdor. At a geomagnetic latitude of 63.9°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Kovdor 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 Kovdor right now. Temperature +2.3°C, atmospheric pressure 729.7 mm Hg (972.8 hPa), cloud cover 4%, humidity 79%, wind 22.3 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 Kovdor page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Kovdor tonight. Sunset is at 17:55 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 07:34. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Clear sky and low moonlight make the window favorable — with enough Kp, the aurora may be visible even from within city limits..