Basankusu — VanSky 36 (Challenging)

Town · Équateur, DR Congo

25° Rain

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

30°C

Wind

7 km/h

Precip

Humidity

93%

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05:23 / 17:29

VanSky index for Basankusu, DR Congo — 36 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Basankusu, DR Congo — VanSky 36 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #101 of 116 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

24°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h

Driving

100

7 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 16)

Condensation

High

93%

Humidity level • Dew point 24°C very muggy

Awning

Safe

16 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

20 AQI

PM2.5: 10.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

31°

night

24°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

7 km/h

VanSky 44

comfort

16.10

day

29°

night

24°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

7 km/h

VanSky 49

comfort

17.10

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

7 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

18.10

day

30°

night

24°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

7 km/h

gusts 20 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

19.10

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

6 km/h

gusts 17 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

20.10

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

6 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

21.10

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

5 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.1h

sunny 10.2h

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 is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

10.9

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

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 DR Congo

Basankusu ranks 91 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Basankusu?

The weekly VanSky index for Basankusu is 36 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 Basankusu?

Solar panel output data for Basankusu 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 Basankusu?

The index for Basankusu is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.