Magnetic storms in Zapolyarnyy
Magnetic storms in Zapolyarnyy, Murmansk Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Zapolyarnyy, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 24 Aug, 11:34 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Zapolyarnyy
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Zapolyarnyy: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Zapolyarnyy
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 1.7 | 82% | 69% | 14 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 1.7 | 90% | 97% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 1.7 | 95% | 60% | 15 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 1.7 | 99% | 68% | 12 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 3.0* | 100% | 33% | 29 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 3.0* | 99% | 33% | 29 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 3.0* | 96% | 90% | 4 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 3.0* | 91% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 3.0* | 84% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 3.0* | 75% | 79% | 12 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 3.0* | 65% | 97% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 3.0* | 55% | 89% | 7 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 3.0* | 44% | 89% | 8 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 3.0* | 34% | 77% | 18 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
- Mon, Aug 2414Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 69%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Tue, Aug 251Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Aug 2615Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 60%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Thu, Aug 2712Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 68%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Fri, Aug 2829Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 33%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sat, Aug 2929Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 33%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sun, Aug 304Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 90%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Aug 310Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Sep 010Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Sep 0212Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 79%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Thu, Sep 032Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Sep 047Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 89%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Sep 058Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds: 89%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sun, Sep 0618Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds: 77%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
* 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 Zapolyarnyy 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 Zapolyarnyy (geomagnetic latitude 65.6°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 1.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 21:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 06:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes |
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About magnetic storms in Zapolyarnyy
Magnetic storm in Zapolyarnyy today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Zapolyarnyy reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Zapolyarnyy sits at geomagnetic latitude 65.6°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 236 km away. Population 17,789.
Zapolyarnyy 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 Zapolyarnyy (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 Zapolyarnyy during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 03:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Zapolyarnyy right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Zapolyarnyy. At a geomagnetic latitude of 65.6°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Zapolyarnyy 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 Zapolyarnyy right now. Temperature +10.5°C, atmospheric pressure 745.7 mm Hg (994.2 hPa), cloud cover 78%, humidity 73%, wind 13.3 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 Zapolyarnyy page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Zapolyarnyy tonight. Sunset is at 21:15 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 04:42. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 85% 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..