Magnetic storms in Uzbekistan
Planetary Kp localized for cities of Uzbekistan. Pick a region or a city.
Regions14
Popular cities24/64
- Tashkent1,978,028
- Andijon747,800
- Namangan713,220
- Samarkand595,200
- Yunusobod352,000
- Nukus332,500
- Fergana299,200
- Bukhara280,187
- Qarshi278,300
- Chilanzar260,700
- Qo'qon259,700
- Marg'ilon253,500
- Angren191,300
- Tirmiz182,800
- Jizzax179,200
- Chirchiq162,800
- Urganch145,000
- Navoiy144,158
- Shahrisabz142,700
- Olmaliq133,400
- Xiva115,000
- Sergeli105,700
- Chust100,200
- Quvasoy96,900
Kp is planetary — the same everywhere on Earth. Local impact depends on the geomagnetic latitude of a particular city.
Solar wind
DSCOVR · L1Auroras over Uzbekistan right now
Numbers for Uzbekistan
Magnetic observatories in Uzbekistan
| Observatory | Coordinates | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent (Yangibazar) | 41.33°N, 69.62°E | INTERMAGNET |
Regions of Uzbekistan — sensitivity table
Sorted by mean geomagnetic latitude. The higher the latitude, the more noticeable magnetic storms are in the region.
| Region | Cities | Population | Geomagnetic latitude | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karakalpakstan | 7 | 687,710 | 35.7° | Low latitudes |
| Xorazm Region | 3 | 310,900 | 34.9° | Low latitudes |
| Tashkent | 5 | 2,727,828 | 33.7° | Low latitudes |
| Tashkent Region | 9 | 830,384 | 33.4° | Low latitudes |
| Namangan | 6 | 988,020 | 33.3° | Low latitudes |
| Navoiy Region | 2 | 176,458 | 33.1° | Low latitudes |
| Andijan Region | 7 | 1,025,550 | 32.9° | Low latitudes |
| Sirdaryo Region | 2 | 134,598 | 32.9° | Low latitudes |
| Bukhara | 3 | 385,887 | 32.7° | Low latitudes |
| Jizzakh Region | 2 | 215,700 | 32.7° | Low latitudes |
| Fergana | 7 | 1,087,400 | 32.7° | Low latitudes |
| Samarqand Region | 4 | 789,407 | 32.4° | Low latitudes |
| Qashqadaryo | 5 | 560,800 | 31.8° | Low latitudes |
| Surxondaryo Region | 2 | 261,100 | 30.3° | Low latitudes |
Top 10 cities of Uzbekistan by sensitivity to magnetic storms
- 1.Oltinko`lKarakalpakstan36.5°Low latitudes
- 2.QunghirotKarakalpakstan36.5°Low latitudes
- 3.NukusKarakalpakstan35.8°Low latitudes
- 4.Xo'jayli ShahriKarakalpakstan35.8°Low latitudes
- 5.ManghitKarakalpakstan35.4°Low latitudes
- 6.GurlanXorazm Region35.1°Low latitudes
- 7.BeruniyKarakalpakstan35.0°Low latitudes
- 8.UrganchXorazm Region34.8°Low latitudes
- 9.Novyy Turtkul'Karakalpakstan34.8°Low latitudes
- 10.XivaXorazm Region34.7°Low latitudes
FAQ about magnetic storms in Uzbekistan
Where in Uzbekistan are magnetic storms most noticeable?+
The most storm-sensitive zone of the country is cities with geomagnetic latitude above 31.5°. 1 magnetic observatories operate in Uzbekistan in our database, recording the geomagnetic field in real time. The northernmost city in our database is Oltinko`l (43.1° N), the southernmost is Термез (37.2° N).
What Kp causes noticeable effects in Uzbekistan?+
It depends on the city's latitude. In the south of Uzbekistan (geomagnetic latitude around 29.9°), noticeable effects appear from Kp ≥ 7, while in the far north (36.5°) — already from Kp ≥ 1–2. On average across the country (33.2° geomag.), noticeable storms start at Kp = 5–6.
Which regions of Uzbekistan see auroras most often?+
Regions with the highest mean geomagnetic latitude in our database: Karakalpakstan, Xorazm Region, Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Namangan. Auroras are possible there at Kp 3–5, while most other regions need Kp ≥ 7.
How many time zones does Uzbekistan cover?+
Uzbekistan spans 2 time zones: from UTC+5 to UTC+6. This means the local time of a magnetic storm peak differs across regions — we account for this on each city page.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Uzbekistan?+
At Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience blood pressure swings, headaches, sleep disturbances. Pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast carefully. In the north of the country, even a G1 storm brings visible auroras and noticeable magnetic field oscillations; in southern regions the effect is much weaker.
Where is the nearest magnetic observatory?+
Uzbekistan hosts 1 magnetic observatories (IZMIRAN and INTERMAGNET networks). Key ones: Tashkent (Yangibazar). On each city page we show the nearest observatory and its distance.
Other countries with similar geomagnetic activity
Countries at similar mean geomagnetic latitude (≈ 33.2°), where storms behave alike.
About magnetic storms in Uzbekistan
Magnetic storms in Uzbekistan today: planetary Kp = 2.3 (quiet). Our database holds 14 regions and 64 cities of Uzbekistan with live geomagnetic data.
Kp is planetary and identical everywhere on Earth, so its value for any point in Uzbekistan is 2.3. But the local impact of a storm depends strongly on geomagnetic latitude: in the far north even a minor G1 storm triggers auroras and noticeable field disturbance, while in southern regions the effect is barely perceptible.
Pick a region above to see its cities. Each city page shows: current Kp and G-class, a 3-day hourly forecast, distance to the nearest magnetic observatory, local time in the correct time zone and aurora visibility chance. Data from NOAA SWPC, refreshed every 10 minutes.
The geomagnetic latitude across Uzbekistan ranges from 29.9° in the south to 36.5° in the north, averaging 33.2°. The northernmost city in our database, Oltinko`l, sits at 36.5° geomagnetic — that is where storm effects show up first when planetary Kp climbs above 5. The southernmost, Tirmiz, sees noticeable activity only during severe G4+ events.
Uzbekistan hosts one INTERMAGNET station that records the local field continuously. Combined with the planetary Kp from NOAA SWPC, this lets us localise the picture: same Kp value, but different sensitivity from one region to another inside Uzbekistan.