Geomagnetic storms in 1986
In 1986, the maximum daily Kp reached storm level (Kp 5 or more) on 71 days. 9 days were strong (Kp 7 or more) and 3 extreme (Kp 9).
Max Kp9
Storm days (Kp ≥ 5)71
Strong (Kp ≥ 7)9
Extreme (Kp 9)3
Storm days by month
Strongest storms
| Date | Max Kp | Daily Ap |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 1986 | 9 | 202 |
| February 9, 1986 | 9− | 100 |
| September 12, 1986 | 9− | 89 |
| February 7, 1986 | 8− | 82 |
| May 6, 1986 | 7− | 67 |
| November 4, 1986 | 6+ | 67 |
| November 25, 1986 | 7− | 49 |
| November 24, 1986 | 6 | 46 |
| May 2, 1986 | 7− | 43 |
| September 23, 1986 | 6 | 43 |
GFZ Potsdam, Kp index (CC BY 4.0), doi:10.5880/Kp.0001.