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Geomagnetic activity in May 2016
Mean Ap11.6No. 618 of 1138
G1+ days4
G3+ days0
Max Ap708 May 2016
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2016 | 6- | 30 | G2 |
| 8 May 2016 | 6+ | 70 | G2 |
| 9 May 2016 | 6+ | 30 | G2 |
| 21 May 2016 | 5- | 15 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | 8.2 | 4 | 0 |
| May 2016 | 11.6 | 4 | 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 11.6 in May 2016, No. 618 of 1138 months since 1932; 4 days reached G1 or higher.