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Arba Minch — VanSky 85 (Ideal)

City · South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

19° Rain
VanSky
85
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
21°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
—
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06:15 / 18:15

VanSky index for Arba Minch, Ethiopia — 85 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Arba Minch, Ethiopia — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #162 of 240 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Medium
83%
Humidity level • Dew point 16°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 5.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
25°
night
18°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
26°
night
19°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
26°
night
19°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 86
comfort
Su
18.10
day
26°
night
19°
solar
2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 86
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
27°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
27°
night
19°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
We
21.10
day
29°
night
18°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort

Arba Minch on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.1h
sunny 9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (18°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (25°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
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 Ethiopia

Arba Minch ranks 123 of 240 cities. Country average VanSky — 81.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arba Minch?
The weekly VanSky index for Arba Minch is 85 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 Arba Minch?
Solar panel output data for Arba Minch 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 Arba Minch?
The index for Arba Minch 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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Unleaded 95

$1.03 /L

ETB167.40 · €0.93/L

23 of 171

cheaper than 87% of countries

Diesel

$1.11 /L

ETB180.46 · €1.00/L

28 of 170

cheaper than 84% of countries

Kerosene

$1.98 /L

ETB320.66 · €1.77/L

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pricier than 89% of countries

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