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Ekpé — VanSky 59 (Acceptable)

Town · Ouémé Department, Benin

27° Cloudy
VanSky
59
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
—
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06:44 / 19:02

VanSky index for Ekpé, Benin — 59 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Ekpé, Benin — VanSky 59 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #3 of 72 cities in the country (as of 18 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
71
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.7h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 33)
Condensation
Medium
83%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.3°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 14.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
18.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
We
19.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 61
comfort
Th
20.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
26°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
26°
night
25°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
Su
23.08
day
26°
night
25°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Mo
24.08
day
26°
night
25°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 60
comfort

Ekpé on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 10.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
14.3
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
2
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Benin

Ekpé ranks 3 of 72 cities. Country average VanSky — 41.

Best
1
Semi
59 2
Hévié
58 3
Ekpé you are here
55 4
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54 5
Comé
54
Harshest
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30
Cobly
30
Matéri
29
Boukoumbé
28
Malanville
23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ekpé?
The weekly VanSky index for Ekpé is 59 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Ekpé?
Solar panel output data for Ekpé is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Ekpé?
The index for Ekpé is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Semi 9 km Cotonou 13 km Porto-Novo 14 km Ganvié 18 km Missérété 19 km Abomey-Calavi 21 km Godomè 21 km Adjarra 21 km

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