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Farato — VanSky 30 (Challenging)

Small town · Upper River Division, Gambia

26° Rain
VanSky
30
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
88%
UV
—
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06:45 / 19:08

VanSky index for Farato, Gambia — 30 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”.

Farato, Gambia — VanSky 30 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #38 of 41 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 18)
Condensation
Medium
88%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.1°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
18 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
14 AQI
PM2.5: 4.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
31°
night
27°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Th
03.09
day
31°
night
26°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 30
comfort
Su
06.09
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort

Farato on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.4h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

14
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
14
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
12
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 Gambia

Farato ranks 13 of 41 cities. Country average VanSky — 23.

Best
1
Bakoti
28 2
Tanji
28 3
Sanyang
27 4
Gambissar
25 5
Lamin
24
Harshest
Serekunda
19
Banjul
19
Bakau New Town
19
Manjai Kunda
19
Latri Kunda
19
All 41 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Farato?
The weekly VanSky index for Farato is 30 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 Farato?
Solar panel output data for Farato 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 Farato?
The index for Farato 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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