Magnetic storms in Boise
Magnetic storms in Boise, Idaho today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Boise, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 24 Aug, 01:31 (America/Boise).
Weather in Boise
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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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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Magnetic storm in Boise: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Boise
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 1.7 | 82% | 74% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 1.7 | 90% | 68% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 1.7 | 95% | 92% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 1.7 | 99% | 98% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 3.0* | 100% | 45% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 3.0* | 99% | 7% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 3.0* | 96% | 60% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 3.0* | 91% | 32% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 3.0* | 84% | 31% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 3.0* | 75% | 57% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 3.0* | 65% | 30% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 3.0* | 55% | 95% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 3.0* | 44% | 73% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 3.0* | 34% | 49% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Mon, Aug 240Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 74%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Aug 250Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 68%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Aug 260Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 92%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Aug 270Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Aug 280Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 45%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Aug 290Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 7%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Aug 300Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 60%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Aug 310Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 32%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Sep 010Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 31%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Sep 020Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 57%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Sep 030Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 30%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Sep 040Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 95%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Sep 050Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds: 73%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Sep 060Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds: 49%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 Boise 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 (MDT).
In Boise (geomagnetic latitude 50.0°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 9.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 12:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 21:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No |
About magnetic storms in Boise
Magnetic storm in Boise today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Boise reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Boise sits at geomagnetic latitude 50.0°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Paratunka (Kamchatka), 6030 km away. Population 235,684.
Boise is located at mid-latitudes (50.0°), where storm effects on the body are usually mild and noticeable mainly during severe G4 to G5 events. At Kp ≥ 6, some weather-sensitive people may report pressure swings, headaches or restless sleep; routine precautions like extra hydration, less caffeine and lighter physical load during the strongest events are usually enough.
For most technical systems in Boise (50.0°, mid-latitudes), routine geomagnetic activity has little practical effect. Noticeable GPS, HF radio or grid issues are largely confined to severe G4 to G5 storms. Long-haul drivers, surveyors and HF operators in the region may want to check the forecast during the strongest events. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.
Over Boise during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 18:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Boise right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Boise. At a geomagnetic latitude of 50.0°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Boise is about Kp ≥ 7. 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 Boise right now. Temperature +23°C, atmospheric pressure 689.4 mm Hg (919.1 hPa), cloud cover 14%, humidity 18%, wind 2.5 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 Boise page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Boise tonight. Sunset is at 11:33 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 22:00. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 85% 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..