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Geomagnetic activity in May 1936
Mean Ap10.2No. 736 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days0
Max Ap2718 May 1936
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 1936 | 5- | 20 | G1 |
| 10 May 1936 | 5+ | 16 | G1 |
| 12 May 1936 | 5+ | 25 | G1 |
| 18 May 1936 | 5- | 27 | G1 |
| 29 May 1936 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
| 31 May 1936 | 5- | 10 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1935 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 |
| May 1936 | 10.2 | 6 | 0 |
Dates and time slots are UTC. Kp is the 3-hourly planetary geomagnetic index (0–9); Ap is the daily average disturbance. G1–G5 follow the NOAA storm scale (Kp 5- and above counted as G1). Aurora visibility also depends on weather and location. The latest values are preliminary.
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Mean Ap 10.2 in May 1936, No. 736 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.