Magnetic storms in Velikiy Ustyug
Magnetic storms in Velikiy Ustyug, Vologda Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Velikiy Ustyug, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 24 Aug, 16:19 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Velikiy Ustyug
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Velikiy Ustyug: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Velikiy Ustyug
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 1.7 | 82% | 77% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 1.7 | 90% | 98% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 1.7 | 95% | 97% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 1.7 | 99% | 82% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 3.0* | 100% | 69% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 3.0* | 99% | 59% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 3.0* | 96% | 89% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 3.0* | 91% | 51% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 3.0* | 84% | 11% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 3.0* | 75% | 21% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 3.0* | 65% | 46% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 3.0* | 55% | 75% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 3.0* | 44% | 40% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 3.0* | 34% | 58% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Mon, Aug 241Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 77%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Aug 250Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Aug 260Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Aug 270Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 82%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Aug 281Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 69%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Aug 291Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 59%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Aug 300Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 89%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Aug 311Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 51%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Sep 012Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 11%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Sep 022Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 21%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Sep 032Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 46%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Sep 041Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 75%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Sep 052Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds: 40%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Sep 062Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds: 58%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 Velikiy Ustyug 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 Velikiy Ustyug (geomagnetic latitude 55.3°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 6.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 21:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 06:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No |
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About magnetic storms in Velikiy Ustyug
Magnetic storm in Velikiy Ustyug today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Velikiy Ustyug reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Velikiy Ustyug sits at geomagnetic latitude 55.3°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Borok, 546 km away. Population 32,642.
Velikiy Ustyug lies in the sub-auroral zone (55.3°), 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 Velikiy Ustyug (sub-auroral zone, 55.3°) 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 Velikiy Ustyug 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 falling — the magnetosphere near Velikiy Ustyug 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 Velikiy Ustyug. At a geomagnetic latitude of 55.3°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Velikiy Ustyug 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 Velikiy Ustyug right now. Temperature +21.8°C, atmospheric pressure 749.3 mm Hg (999 hPa), cloud cover 56%, humidity 47%, wind 17.5 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 Velikiy Ustyug page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Velikiy Ustyug tonight. Sunset is at 19:26 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 04:28. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 87% disk illumination. The Moon is close to full tonight, so moonlight will be strong and faint auroras will be harder to spot — wait for Kp ≥ 6 or pick a darker site..