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Magnetic storms in Kupchino

Magnetic storms in Kupchino, Saint Petersburg today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Kupchino, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

3.3QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 12 Jun, 10:15 (Europe/Moscow).

Weather in Kupchino

Temperature
+19.1°C
Pressure
759.6mm Hg
1012.7 hPa
Cloud cover
86%
Humidity
53%
Wind
15.8 km/h
Sunrise
03:38
Sunset
22:18
Moon phase
waning crescent (10%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
10:15 (UTC+3)
Latitude / longitude
59.859°, 30.388°
Geomagnetic latitude
56.6°
Population
54,198

Sensitivity · Kupchino

High sensitivity (sub-auroral zone)

Aurora visibility chance12%

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 Kupchino

Max Kp in the last 7 days
6.3G2
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Saint Petersburg (Voeikovo)20 km

Magnetic storm in Kupchino: 3-day Kp chart

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Aurora forecast in Kupchino
  • Thu, Jun 11no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 19%Clouds: 84%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Fri, Jun 1211
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 51%
    Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
  • Sat, Jun 132
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 97%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 140
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 98%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 150
    Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 96%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 92%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 171
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 88%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 183
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 33%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Jun 194
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 3%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 201
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 74%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 213
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 38%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 224
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 6%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 232
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 53%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 242
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 49%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 252
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds:
    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 Kupchino 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 Kupchino (geomagnetic latitude 56.6°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 6.

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

Magnetic storm in Kupchino today: planetary Kp = 3.3 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Kupchino reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Kupchino sits at geomagnetic latitude 56.6°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Saint Petersburg (Voeikovo), 20 km away. Population 54,198.

Kupchino lies in the sub-auroral zone (56.6°), 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 Kupchino (sub-auroral zone, 56.6°) 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 Kupchino 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 Kupchino 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 Kupchino. At a geomagnetic latitude of 56.6°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Kupchino is about Kp ≥ 5. 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 Kupchino right now. Temperature +19.1°C, atmospheric pressure 759.6 mm Hg (1012.7 hPa), cloud cover 86%, humidity 53%, wind 15.8 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 Kupchino page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Kupchino tonight. Sunset is at 22:18 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 03:38. 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..