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Geomagnetic activity in August 2010
Mean Ap7.8No. 953 of 1138
G1+ days3
G3+ days1
Max Ap494 Aug 2010
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2010 | 7- | 25 | G3 |
| 4 Aug 2010 | 6+ | 49 | G2 |
| 25 Aug 2010 | 5- | 18 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2009 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 |
| August 2010 | 7.8 | 3 | 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 7.8 in August 2010, No. 953 of 1138 months since 1932; 3 days reached G1 or higher.