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Magnetic storms in Marbella

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

1.7QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 08 Oct, 13:14 (Europe/Madrid).

Weather in Marbella

Temperature
+21.3°C
Pressure
757.1mm Hg
1009.4 hPa
Cloud cover
10%
Humidity
65%
Wind
6.5 km/h
Sunrise
07:20
Sunset
18:52
Moon phase
waning crescent (9%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
13:14 (UTC+2)
Latitude / longitude
36.515°, -4.886°
Geomagnetic latitude
39.5°
Population
156,295

Sensitivity · Marbella

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 Marbella

Max Kp in the last 7 days
5.7G1
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Lviv2731 km

Magnetic storm in Marbella: 3-day Kp chart

Magnetic storm forecast (UTC+2)Magnetosphere— calm— unsettled— storm0123456789KpG1G2G3G4G510/0110/0210/03
Aurora forecast in Marbella
  • Thu, Oct 080
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 36%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Oct 090
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 21%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Oct 100
    Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 50%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Oct 110
    Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 47%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Oct 120
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 21%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Oct 130
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 11%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Oct 140
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 53%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Oct 150
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 56%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Oct 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 35%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Oct 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 31%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Oct 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 78%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Oct 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 97%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Oct 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 41%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Oct 210
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 1%
    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 Marbella 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+2).

In Marbella (geomagnetic latitude 39.5°), auroras are extremely rare even during strong storms.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Marbella over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
05:005.3G13 hNo
20:005.7G13 hNo
11:005.0G13 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Marbella

Magnetic storm in Marbella today: planetary Kp = 1.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Marbella reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Marbella sits at geomagnetic latitude 39.5°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lviv, 2731 km away. Population 156,295.

Marbella sits at low latitudes (39.5°), 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 Marbella (39.5°, 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 Marbella during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 17:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Marbella right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Marbella. At a geomagnetic latitude of 39.5°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Marbella is about Kp ≥ 9. 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 Marbella right now. Temperature +21.3°C, atmospheric pressure 757.1 mm Hg (1009.4 hPa), cloud cover 10%, humidity 65%, wind 6.5 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 Marbella page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Marbella tonight. Sunset is at 18:52 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 07:20. Moon phase — waning crescent with 9% disk illumination. Clear sky and low moonlight make the window favorable — with enough Kp, the aurora may be visible even from within city limits..