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Sam — VanSky 63 (Comfortable)

Small town · Alibori Department, Benin

27° Rain
VanSky
63
Comfortable
Feels like
30°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
/
06:29 / 19:15

VanSky index for Sam, Benin — 63 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Sam, Benin — VanSky 63 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #55 of 72 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
High
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.2°C
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
44 AQI
PM2.5: 12.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
63
comfort
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
Sa
27.06
65
comfort
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
Su
28.06
67
comfort
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
Mo
29.06
66
comfort
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
Tu
30.06
63
comfort
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
We
01.07
62
comfort
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
Th
02.07
65
comfort
day
31°
night
24°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.5h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

44
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
44
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
12.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
43
μg/m³
Fair
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Sam ranks 55 of 72 cities. Country average VanSky — 62.

Best
1
Godomè
69 2
Ouidah
68 3
Kouandé
68 4
Hévié
68 5
Missérété
67
Harshest
Boukoumbé
58
Tobré
58
Kalalé
58
Ouinhi
58
Ouaké
55
All 72 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sam?
The weekly VanSky index for Sam is 63 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 Sam?
Solar panel output data for Sam 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 Sam?
The index for Sam is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Gogounou 24 km Kandi 25 km Banikoara 44 km Kérou 72 km Sinendé 85 km Bembèrèkè 90 km Ségbana 106 km Kalalé 109 km

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