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Bukama — VanSky 28 (Challenging)

City · Haut-Lomami, DR Congo

29° Cloudy
VanSky
28
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
68%
UV
—
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05:53 / 18:11

VanSky index for Bukama, DR Congo — 28 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”.

Bukama, DR Congo — VanSky 28 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #116 of 116 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.7h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Medium
68%
Humidity level • Dew point 22°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
69 AQI
PM2.5: 38.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
39°
night
22°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
39°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
18.10
day
37°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
38°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 10.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 39 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Extreme heat (36°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • PM2.5 is 38.1 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

69
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
69
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
38.1
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
0
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

Bukama ranks 111 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 44.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bukama?
The weekly VanSky index for Bukama is 28 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 Bukama?
Solar panel output data for Bukama 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 Bukama?
The index for Bukama 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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$1.14 /L

CDF2,640.06 · €1.02/L

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