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Mao — VanSky 44 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Kanem Region, Chad

37° Cloudy
VanSky
44
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
17%
UV
—
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05:49 / 17:41

VanSky index for Mao, Chad — 44 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”.

Mao, Chad — VanSky 44 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #8 of 56 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 39°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
83
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
Low
17%
Humidity level • Dew point 8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
42 AQI
PM2.5: 13 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
39°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 44
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
38°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
We
14.10
day
40°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
15.10
day
39°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
38°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
38°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
18.10
day
38°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (39°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (97 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

42
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
42
Moderate
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
13
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
97
μg/m³
Moderate
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 Chad

Mao ranks 6 of 56 cities. Country average VanSky — 26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mao?
The weekly VanSky index for Mao is 44 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 Mao?
Solar panel output data for Mao 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 Mao?
The index for Mao 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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