Solar Flares in 2022
179 flares ↑ MAX: X2.2 ↓ MIN: A9.3
179 flares ↑ MAX: X2.2 ↓ MIN: A9.3
In 2022, more than 170 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was December with 34 solar flares: M6.4 (Dec 14), M5.7 (Dec 15), M4.5 (Dec 14). Compared with 2021, that is 517% more — rising solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X2.2 on April 20, 2022 (21 minutes straight). The quietest month was February (only 3 solar flares).
Most powerful Solar Flares in 2022
| Month | Events | Strongest event | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | M5.5 20 Jan | Moderate level | 26 min |
| February | 3 | M1.4 12 Feb | Moderate level | 11 min |
| March | 14 | X1.4 30 Mar | High level | 41 min |
| April | 27 | X2.2 20 Apr | High level | 21 min |
| May | 20 | X1.5 10 May | High level | 41 min |
| June | 3 | M3.4 13 Jun | Moderate level | 2 h 56 min |
| July | 7 | M2.9 14 Jul | Moderate level | 2 min |
| August | 28 | M8.7 29 Aug | Moderate level | 33 min |
| September | 13 | M7.9 16 Sep | Moderate level | 26 min |
| October | 18 | X1.1 2 Oct | High level | 46 min |
| November | 6 | M5.2 7 Nov | Moderate level | 6 min |
| December | 34 | M6.4 14 Dec | Moderate level | 36 min |