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Geomagnetic storm forecast for Yakutsk

No storm Russia Asia/Yakutsk · UTC+9Population 235,600Estimate

The geomagnetic field over Yakutsk is quiet. The planetary Kp index is 0.3 — about 0.4 as effective local exposure at this latitude — and the next 72 hours should stay comfortable, peaking near Kp 3.0 around Sat 12:00 PM local time.

Planetary Kp now0.3NOAA SWPC, live
Effective in Yakutsk0.4×1.05 by latitude · estimate
72-hour peak3.0around Sat 12:00 PM local time
Aurora fromKp 6at geomagnetic 53.5° · estimate

Yakutsk sits at geomagnetic latitude 53.5° — and that latitude, not the city itself, decides how strongly a storm is felt: we estimate local exposure at ×1.05 of the planetary Kp. Auroras become plausible here from about Kp 6. All times on this page are shown in Yakutsk local time (UTC+9).

Data: NOAA SWPC · GFZ Potsdam

01 · Next 72 hours

Kp timeline in Yakutsk local time

Official 3-hour NOAA windows relabelled to Yakutsk's clock (UTC+9). The curve is planetary — the local feel scales with latitude.

Deep forecast · 72 hours
Kp by 3-hour windows · with uncertainty
CalmActiveStormSevereUncertainty

Forecast peak Kp 3 around Jul 18, 12 PM.

03 · Today

Risk windows · next 24 hours

When to get things done and when to rest. The marker shows now (15:00).

SafeActiveStorm
15:0018:0021:0000:0003:0006:0009:0012:00
Calm window for getting things done
15:00 – 15:00
Kp stays low — handle what matters in this window.
01 · Week ahead

Seven-day geomagnetic forecast

Official NOAA Kp forecast with a general wellbeing-risk estimate for weather-sensitive people.

Today 17 Jul
2.0
No storm
Quiet
General risk14%
Sa 18 Jul
3.0
Unsettled field
Quiet
General risk23%
Su 19 Jul
2.0
No storm
Quiet
General risk14%
Mo 20 Jul
1.3
No storm
Quiet
General risk11%
Tu 21 Jul
2.0
No storm · Estimate
Quiet
General risk14%
We 22 Jul
4.0
Active field · Estimate
Active
General risk32%
Th 23 Jul
3.0
Unsettled field · Estimate
Quiet
General risk23%
02 · At this latitude

What Kp means in Yakutsk

Two local estimates: aurora visibility and general wellbeing impact.

Northern lights over Yakutsk

2%estimated chance tonight

Auroras become plausible over Yakutsk from about Kp 6 — the auroral oval has to expand down to geomagnetic latitude 53.5°.

Best night this week: Friday (≈2% by the daily forecast).

Best around local midnight — look north, away from city lights. Chances are an estimate from the planetary Kp peak and latitude.

Wellbeing outlook for Yakutsk

Low
25%general impact likelihood at the 72-hour peak
  • Migraine / headache25%
  • Blood-pressure swings21%
  • Poor sleep18%
  • Fatigue, drowsiness16%

A comfortable window. Good time for demanding tasks, workouts and travel plans.

General population-level guidance, not medical advice. Reactions are individual — a symptom diary shows what actually affects you.

Calendar · 30 days

Past 30 days of geomagnetic activity

Calendar · 30 days
Colour = peak Kp of the day
2 storms · 8 unsettled
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03 · Nearby

Nearby cities

Same storm, slightly different latitude — open a neighbouring page for its local timing and aurora odds.

04 · Country

Major cities in Russia

All cities in Russia
FAQ

Yakutsk: quick answers

Is there a geomagnetic storm in Yakutsk today?

No — the field is quiet. Kp is 0.3 right now, and the next 72 hours peak near Kp 3.0 around Sat 12:00 PM local time. Kp 5 or higher would count as a storm.

Can you see the northern lights in Yakutsk?

Sometimes. Yakutsk is at geomagnetic latitude 53.5°, so auroras become plausible from about Kp 6. Tonight's estimated chance is 2% — best around local midnight, away from city lights.

Is the Kp index different in Yakutsk?

The Kp index itself is planetary — one number for the whole Earth. What changes is how strongly a place feels it: at Yakutsk's geomagnetic latitude (53.5°) we estimate the effective exposure at about ×1.05 of the planetary value.

How can a storm affect how people feel in Yakutsk?

Research is mixed, but many weather-sensitive people report headaches, fatigue or restless sleep during elevated activity. It is a possible correlation, not a diagnosis — the forecast above shows when the sensitive windows are, and a symptom journal shows whether they matter for you.

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