Magnetic storms in Las Vegas
Magnetic storms in Las Vegas, Nevada today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Las Vegas, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 12 Jun, 00:07 (America/Los_Angeles).
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Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Aurora forecast in Las Vegas
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 11 | — | 19% | 0% | — | Kp forecast is not yet available for this date. |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 4.7 | 12% | 18% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 5.7 | 6% | 30% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 4.7 | 2% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 2.0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 3.0* | 1% | 5% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 3.0* | 3% | 83% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 3.0* | 8% | 47% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 3.0* | 15% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 3.0* | 23% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 3.0* | 33% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 3.0* | 43% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 3.0* | 54% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 3.0* | 64% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 3.0* | 74% | — | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Thu, Jun 11no dataMax Kp: —Moon: 19%Clouds: 0%Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
- Fri, Jun 120Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 18%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Jun 130Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 30%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Jun 140Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Jun 150Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Jun 160Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 5%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Jun 170Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 83%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Jun 180Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 47%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Jun 190Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Jun 200Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Jun 210Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Jun 220Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Jun 230Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Jun 240Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Jun 250Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%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 Las Vegas 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 (PDT).
In Las Vegas (geomagnetic latitude 42.8°), auroras are extremely rare even during strong storms.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 08:00 | 6.3 | G2 | 12 h | No |
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About magnetic storms in Las Vegas
Magnetic storm in Las Vegas today: planetary Kp = 3.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Las Vegas reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Las Vegas sits at geomagnetic latitude 42.8°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Paratunka (Kamchatka), 6672 km away. Population 641,903.
Las Vegas sits at low latitudes (42.8°), 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 Las Vegas (42.8°, 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 Las Vegas during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 5.0 around 11:00 local time and dipped to 2.3. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas. At a geomagnetic latitude of 42.8°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas right now. Temperature +38.8°C, atmospheric pressure 704.2 mm Hg (938.8 hPa), cloud cover 0%, humidity 8%, wind 9 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 Las Vegas page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Las Vegas tonight. Sunset is at 09:57 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 19:22. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Clear sky and low moonlight make the window favorable — with enough Kp, the aurora may be visible even from within city limits..