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Magnetic storms in Nikel

Magnetic storms in Nikel, Murmansk Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Nikel, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

3.0QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 12 Jun, 09:59 (Europe/Moscow).

Weather in Nikel

Temperature
+13.6°C
Pressure
757.3mm Hg
1009.7 hPa
Cloud cover
85%
Humidity
74%
Wind
2.5 km/h
Sunrise
00:00
Sunset
00:00
Moon phase
waning crescent (10%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
09:59 (UTC+3)
Latitude / longitude
69.413°, 30.222°
Geomagnetic latitude
65.6°
Population
15,596

Sensitivity · Nikel

Very high sensitivity (auroral zone)

Aurora visibility chance94%

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 Nikel

Max Kp in the last 7 days
6.3G2
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Lovozero (Murmansk)253 km

Magnetic storm in Nikel: 3-day Kp chart

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Aurora forecast in Nikel
  • Fri, Jun 129
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 90%
    Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
  • Sat, Jun 1314
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 85%
    Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
  • Sun, Jun 147
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 93%
    Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
  • Mon, Jun 150
    Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 162
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 98%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Jun 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 2116
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 79%
    Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
  • Mon, Jun 2246
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 37%
    Worth checking the sky, good chance to see something.
  • Tue, Jun 2316
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 76%
    Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
  • Wed, Jun 241
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 98%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 2541
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds: 27%
    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 Nikel 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 Nikel (geomagnetic latitude 65.6°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 1.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Nikel over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
21:005.0G13 hYes
18:006.3G212 hYes
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About magnetic storms in Nikel

Magnetic storm in Nikel today: planetary Kp = 3.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Nikel reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Nikel sits at geomagnetic latitude 65.6°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 253 km away. Population 15,596.

Nikel sits inside the auroral zone (geomagnetic latitude 65.6°), where residents are accustomed to magnetic storms as part of daily life. Even moderate disturbances at Kp ≥ 4 can affect weather-sensitive people here: pensioners, people with hypertension and those recovering from illness may notice pressure swings, headaches and disrupted sleep. During active periods, hydrate more, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, postpone intense physical load.

Technical impact in Nikel (auroral zone, 65.6°) is the most pronounced. Polar aviation routes, GPS precision, HF radio links and northern power grids face elevated risk from geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) during G3 and stronger storms. Local infrastructure operators routinely monitor space weather. Data: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.

Over Nikel 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 Nikel 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 Nikel. At a geomagnetic latitude of 65.6°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Nikel 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 Nikel right now. Temperature +13.6°C, atmospheric pressure 757.3 mm Hg (1009.7 hPa), cloud cover 85%, humidity 74%, wind 2.5 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 Nikel page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Nikel tonight. Sunset is at 00:00 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 00:00. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Heavy cloud cover lowers the chance of seeing auroras even during a strong storm — it may be worth waiting for the next clear night..