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Geomagnetic activity in May 1962
Mean Ap7.2No. 990 of 1138
G1+ days2
G3+ days0
Max Ap236 May 1962
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 1962 | 5o | 23 | G1 |
| 31 May 1962 | 5o | 22 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1961 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 |
| May 1962 | 7.2 | 2 | 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 7.2 in May 1962, No. 990 of 1138 months since 1932; 2 days reached G1 or higher.