Magnetic storms in Andalusia
Magnetic storms in Andalusia, Spain. Current Kp index, 3-day storm forecast, list of cities and geomagnetic activity.
Cities in region12/12
An aurora visible over Andalusia requires Kp ≥ 8 — current activity is below that level.
Numbers for Andalusia
Aurora forecast over Andalusia
Cities of Andalusia — sensitivity table
Minimum Kp shown for a realistic chance of seeing an aurora. The lower the number, the more noticeable storms are in the city.
| City | Population | Geomagnetic latitude | Kp threshold | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | 686,741 | 40.6° | ≥ 8 | Low latitudes |
| Malaga | 591,637 | 39.7° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Cordoba | 325,708 | 40.9° | ≥ 8 | Low latitudes |
| Granada | 233,532 | 40.0° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 212,879 | 39.9° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Almeria | 196,851 | 39.5° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Marbella | 156,295 | 39.5° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Huelva | 144,258 | 40.6° | ≥ 8 | Low latitudes |
| Dos Hermanas | 122,943 | 40.4° | ≥ 8 | Low latitudes |
| Algeciras | 121,414 | 39.2° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Cadiz | 116,979 | 39.8° | ≥ 9 | Low latitudes |
| Jaen | 113,457 | 40.6° | ≥ 8 | Low latitudes |
FAQ about magnetic storms in Andalusia
Are auroras visible in Andalusia?+
Almost never. Andalusia lies at low geomagnetic latitudes (≈ 40°). Visible auroras are possible only during extreme events (Kp ≥ 8) that occur once in several years.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Andalusia?+
At Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience blood pressure swings, headaches, sleep disturbances. Effects are moderate due to low geomagnetic latitude. However, strong G3+ storms can cause noticeable discomfort even here.
What Kp is needed to see an aurora in Andalusia?+
By our estimate — Kp ≥ 8 (based on the regional mean of 40° geomagnetic latitude). The threshold is lower in the north of the region and higher in the south. For a specific city, open its page and check the «Aurora visibility threshold» section.
Where is the best place to watch auroras in Andalusia?+
Best conditions are at the northernmost city in our database (Cordoba, 37.9° N). The further north, the higher the geomagnetic latitude and the more frequent the auroras. Also important: clear sky, no city light pollution, and observation around local midnight.
What is the nearest magnetic observatory?+
The nearest observatory is Lviv, at 2705 km from the centre of Andalusia. It belongs to the INTERMAGNET network and records the geomagnetic field in real time.
About magnetic storms: Andalusia
Magnetic storms in Andalusia (Spain) today: planetary Kp = 3.0 (quiet). The database holds 12 cities in the region with live geomagnetic data and forecasts.
Pick a city from the list to see detailed information: local time, geomagnetic latitude, distance to the nearest magnetic observatory, 3-day Kp chart with forecast and aurora visibility chance. All cities in Andalusia use the same planetary Kp, but the local impact is computed individually per coordinates.
How a magnetic storm may manifest in Andalusia: at Kp ≥ 5, weather-sensitive people can have headaches, blood-pressure swings, sleep disruption. At Kp ≥ 7, GPS navigation and shortwave radio may glitch. At Kp ≥ 8 — power-grid issues. Data from NOAA SWPC, updated every 10 minutes.
Inside Andalusia, geomagnetic latitude varies from 39.2° to 40.9°, with a mean of 40.0°. The northernmost city, Cordoba, gets aurora visibility opportunities first when Kp climbs; the 1.7° south-to-north spread is enough to put neighbouring cities into very different storm-response groups.
The nearest magnetic observatory tracking conditions over Andalusia is Lviv. Combined with the planetary Kp index from NOAA SWPC, this station gives the closest reference point for how the local magnetic field behaves during storms in this part of Spain.