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Lamin — VanSky 29 (Challenging)

Town · North Bank Division, Gambia

30° Clear
VanSky
29
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
67%
UV
—
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06:56 / 18:46

VanSky index for Lamin, Gambia — 29 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”.

Lamin, Gambia — VanSky 29 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #36 of 41 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
75
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.3h
Driving
95
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 22)
Condensation
Medium
67%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 38.2 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
33°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Su
18.10
day
33°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
32°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
30°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
We
21.10
day
31°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 39
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 11.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High dust levels (53 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 38.2 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
38.2
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
53
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 Gambia

Lamin ranks 2 of 41 cities. Country average VanSky — 24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lamin?
The weekly VanSky index for Lamin is 29 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 Lamin?
Solar panel output data for Lamin 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 Lamin?
The index for Lamin 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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$1.47 /L

GMD109.80 · €1.31/L

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$1.61 /L

GMD120.00 · €1.44/L

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$1.51 /L

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