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Geomagnetic activity in August 1980
Mean Ap9.9No. 756 of 1138
G1+ days5
G3+ days0
Max Ap2819 Aug 1980
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 1980 | 5- | 21 | G1 |
| 16 Aug 1980 | 6+ | 26 | G2 |
| 18 Aug 1980 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
| 19 Aug 1980 | 6- | 28 | G2 |
| 27 Aug 1980 | 5o | 22 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1979 | 17.4 | 11 | 3 |
| August 1980 | 9.9 | 5 | 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 9.9 in August 1980, No. 756 of 1138 months since 1932; 5 days reached G1 or higher.