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Sanchaba — VanSky 67 (Comfortable)

Town · West Coast Division, Gambia

28° Cloudy
VanSky
67
Comfortable
Feels like
34°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
84%
UV
—
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06:42 / 19:37

VanSky index for Sanchaba, Gambia — 67 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Sanchaba, Gambia — VanSky 67 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #11 of 41 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
Medium
84%
Humidity level • Dew point 25°C
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 21 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
66
comfort
day
31°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
Sa
27.06
69
comfort
day
31°
night
26°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
Su
28.06
71
comfort
day
30°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
Mo
29.06
69
comfort
day
31°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
Tu
30.06
67
comfort
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
We
01.07
67
comfort
day
32°
night
27°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
Th
02.07
68
comfort
day
31°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
21
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
39
μg/m³
Fair
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Sanchaba ranks 34 of 41 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Manjai Kunda
69 2
Kotu
69 3
Banjul
66 4
Bakau New Town
66 5
Kanifing
66
Harshest
Basse Santa Su
58
Sanchaba you are here
58
Garawol
58
Gambissar
58
Nema Kunku
57
All 41 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sanchaba?
The weekly VanSky index for Sanchaba is 67 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 Sanchaba?
Solar panel output data for Sanchaba 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 Sanchaba?
The index for Sanchaba 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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