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Magnetic storms in Krasnokamensk

Magnetic storms in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Krasnokamensk, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

0.7QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 13 Jun, 04:18 (Asia/Chita).

Weather in Krasnokamensk

Temperature
+17.9°C
Pressure
702.7mm Hg
936.8 hPa
Cloud cover
85%
Humidity
35%
Wind
18.3 km/h
Sunrise
10:58
Sunset
03:17
Moon phase
waning crescent (7%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
04:18 (UTC+9)
Latitude / longitude
50.093°, 118.032°
Geomagnetic latitude
40.9°
Population
54,316

Sensitivity · Krasnokamensk

Low sensitivity (low latitudes)

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 Krasnokamensk

Max Kp in the last 7 days
5.0G1
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Irkutsk (Patrony)976 km

Magnetic storm in Krasnokamensk: 3-day Kp chart

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Aurora forecast in Krasnokamensk
  • Fri, Jun 120
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 42%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 130
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 99%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 140
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 74%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 150
    Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 52%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 72%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 53%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 61%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Jun 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 66%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 24%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 210
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 26%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 220
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 60%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 230
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 72%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 240
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 73%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 250
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds: 96%
    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 Krasnokamensk 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+9).

In Krasnokamensk (geomagnetic latitude 40.9°), auroras are extremely rare even during strong storms.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Krasnokamensk over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
03:005.0G13 hNo
00:006.3G212 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Krasnokamensk

Magnetic storm in Krasnokamensk today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Krasnokamensk reached 5.0 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Krasnokamensk sits at geomagnetic latitude 40.9°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Irkutsk (Patrony), 976 km away. Population 54,316.

Krasnokamensk sits at low latitudes (40.9°), where geomagnetic storms have very limited impact on health. Scientific links between Kp and well-being are weak this far from the auroral oval, and only the strongest Carrington-class events would be expected to affect sensitive groups. Standard healthy habits, good sleep, hydration and moderate activity, remain the most reliable advice.

Technical systems in Krasnokamensk (40.9°, low latitudes) are well shielded from geomagnetic disturbances. Even extreme storms rarely cause meaningful GPS, radio or power-grid problems at this latitude, so routine activity, navigation and communications can be considered safe. For reference and historical events, data come from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, updated every 10 minutes.

Over Krasnokamensk during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 4.3 around 06:00 local time and dipped to 2.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Krasnokamensk 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 Krasnokamensk. At a geomagnetic latitude of 40.9°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Krasnokamensk is about Kp ≥ 8. 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 Krasnokamensk right now. Temperature +17.9°C, atmospheric pressure 702.7 mm Hg (936.8 hPa), cloud cover 85%, humidity 35%, wind 18.3 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 Krasnokamensk page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Krasnokamensk tonight. Sunset is at 03:17 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 10:58. Moon phase — waning crescent with 7% 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..