Magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar
Magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Nar'yan-Mar, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 24 Aug, 11:45 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Nar'yan-Mar
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Nar'yan-Mar: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Nar'yan-Mar
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 1.7 | 82% | 97% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 1.7 | 90% | 96% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 1.7 | 95% | 83% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 1.7 | 99% | 90% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 3.0* | 100% | 96% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 3.0* | 99% | 98% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 3.0* | 96% | 79% | 6 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 3.0* | 91% | 89% | 4 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 3.0* | 84% | 78% | 8 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 3.0* | 75% | 61% | 15 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 3.0* | 65% | 78% | 9 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 3.0* | 55% | 96% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 3.0* | 44% | 98% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 3.0* | 34% | 76% | 13 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
- Mon, Aug 240Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Aug 251Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Aug 262Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 83%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Aug 271Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 90%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Aug 281Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Aug 291Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Aug 306Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 79%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Mon, Aug 314Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 89%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Sep 018Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 78%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Wed, Sep 0215Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 61%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Thu, Sep 039Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 78%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Fri, Sep 042Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Sep 051Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Sep 0613Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds: 76%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 Nar'yan-Mar 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 Nar'yan-Mar (geomagnetic latitude 61.2°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 3.
| 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 |
About magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar
Magnetic storm in Nar'yan-Mar today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Nar'yan-Mar reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Nar'yan-Mar sits at geomagnetic latitude 61.2°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 751 km away. Population 18,041.
Nar'yan-Mar lies in the sub-auroral zone (61.2°), 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 Nar'yan-Mar (sub-auroral zone, 61.2°) 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 Nar'yan-Mar 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 Nar'yan-Mar right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Nar'yan-Mar. At a geomagnetic latitude of 61.2°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Nar'yan-Mar 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 Nar'yan-Mar right now. Temperature +17.2°C, atmospheric pressure 755.3 mm Hg (1007 hPa), cloud cover 94%, humidity 81%, wind 15.3 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 Nar'yan-Mar page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Nar'yan-Mar tonight. Sunset is at 19:33 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 03:27. 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..