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Magnetic storms in Labytnangi

Magnetic storms in Labytnangi, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Labytnangi, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

0.0QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 24 Aug, 11:18 (Asia/Yekaterinburg).

Weather in Labytnangi

Temperature
+18.7°C
Pressure
756.7mm Hg
1008.9 hPa
Cloud cover
97%
Humidity
77%
Wind
10.1 km/h
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
22:46
Moon phase
waxing gibbous (84%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
11:18 (UTC+5)
Latitude / longitude
66.657°, 66.418°
Geomagnetic latitude
59.0°
Population
27,067

Sensitivity · Labytnangi

High sensitivity (sub-auroral zone)

Aurora visibility chance0%

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 Labytnangi

Max Kp in the last 7 days
5.3G1
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Lovozero (Murmansk)1337 km

Magnetic storm in Labytnangi: 3-day Kp chart

Magnetic storm forecast (UTC+5)Magnetospherecalmunsettledstorm0123456789KpG1G2G3G4G508/1708/1808/19
Aurora forecast in Labytnangi
  • Fri, Aug 21no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 53%Clouds: 92%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Sat, Aug 22no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 64%Clouds: 87%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Sun, Aug 23no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 73%Clouds: 21%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Mon, Aug 241
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 72%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Aug 250
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 89%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Aug 261
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 61%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Aug 270
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 99%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Aug 280
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 91%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Aug 291
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 78%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Aug 300
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 88%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Aug 310
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 93%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Sep 011
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 49%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Sep 020
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 95%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Sep 031
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 72%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Sep 042
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds:
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Sep 053
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds:
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Sep 063
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%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 Labytnangi 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+5).

In Labytnangi (geomagnetic latitude 59.0°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 4.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Labytnangi over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
08:005.0G13 hYes
23:005.3G13 hYes
08:005.0G13 hYes
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About magnetic storms in Labytnangi

Magnetic storm in Labytnangi today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Labytnangi reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Labytnangi sits at geomagnetic latitude 59.0°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 1337 km away. Population 27,067.

Labytnangi lies in the sub-auroral zone (59.0°), 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 Labytnangi (sub-auroral zone, 59.0°) 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 Labytnangi during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 05:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Labytnangi right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Labytnangi. At a geomagnetic latitude of 59.0°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Labytnangi 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 Labytnangi right now. Temperature +18.7°C, atmospheric pressure 756.7 mm Hg (1008.9 hPa), cloud cover 97%, humidity 77%, wind 10.1 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 Labytnangi page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Labytnangi tonight. Sunset is at 22:46 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 06:28. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 84% 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..