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Geomagnetic activity in December 1962
Mean Ap12.8No. 515 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days1
Max Ap4418 Dec 1962
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 1962 | 5+ | 25 | G1 |
| 17 Dec 1962 | 7- | 36 | G3 |
| 18 Dec 1962 | 6+ | 44 | G2 |
| 19 Dec 1962 | 5+ | 42 | G1 |
| 20 Dec 1962 | 5o | 35 | G1 |
| 26 Dec 1962 | 5- | 17 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1961 | 12.2 | 3 | 2 |
| December 1962 | 12.8 | 6 | 1 |
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 12.8 in December 1962, No. 515 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.